Bunia: Gunfire During a New Lockdown at the Kigonze Displaced Persons Site

Gunfire was heard at the Kigonze displaced persons site in Bunia during a military operation aimed at questioning suspected individuals. The shooting began on the night of Sunday to Monday, September 21, 2026, causing some displaced persons to temporarily flee, fearing for their safety. Charité Banza Bavi, a civil society coordinator, expressed concerns for vulnerable populations and called for the withdrawal of military personnel from the site.