UN Peacekeepers Evacuate Civilians Ahead of Militia Clash in Ituri
On May 6, 2026, UN peacekeepers launched a proactive deployment in the Djugu territory of Ituri Province after receiving intelligence that CODECO and CRP armed groups were mobilizing near civilian settlements. The UN successfully evacuated 24 vulnerable civilians—including 8 women and 15 children—providing immediate medical assistance and escorting them to a secure location. The rapid intervention temporarily shielded the individuals from an anticipated intercommunal attack in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Country: DRC
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Severity: LOW
Source: United Nations