East of the DRC: Like ACLED and the UN, HRW notes a significant increase in airstrikes, particularly by army drones in the High Plateaus of South Kivu

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has observed a significant increase in airstrikes, including those carried out by army drones, in the High Plateaus of South Kivu. This trend is also corroborated by reports from ACLED and the UN. The airstrikes have raised growing concerns about civilian safety in the region. International organizations continue to monitor the situation closely.