DRC: ADF in Haut-Uele, army activates operations on the Isiro-Mungbere axis

Author: InconnuPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Crime & Law

DRC: ADF in Haut-Uele, army activates operations on the Isiro-Mungbere axis

ADF rebels have been reported in the Haut-Uele province of the DRC. The FARDC have launched operations along the Isiro-Mungbere axis to neutralize them. This action is part of ongoing efforts to secure the region.

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