M23 Drone Strike on Displaced Persons Camp in Mulima
A drone strike attributed to M23 rebels on July 3, 2026, killed at least 18 internally displaced persons in the village of Mulima, South Kivu. The attack razed local health and school infrastructure, causing a fresh wave of displacement toward the towns of Baraka and Kananda. Regional authorities reported intense fighting between the Congolese military and M23 forces despite previous peace agreements. This escalation highlights the continued failure of international mediation efforts to stabilize the eastern DRC.
Date: July 3, 2026
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 18
Displaced: 5,000
Source: TeleSUR English