Six villages in Walikale emptied of inhabitants following clashes between FARDC and AFC/M23 in Kibati

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Six villages in Walikale emptied of inhabitants following clashes between FARDC and AFC/M23 in Kibati

Clashes between the FARDC and AFC/M23 in Kibati have caused the mass displacement of residents from six villages in the Walikale territory, North Kivu. The fighting forced inhabitants to flee, leaving the villages almost empty. The security situation remains tense in the area. No official toll has been released yet.

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