| Marabho attack | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of Ituri conflict | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 FARDC | Kyini ya kilima | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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4 killed 2 injured |
8 killed 6 injured | ||||||
On May 4, 2020, fighters from Kyini ya kilima ambushed Congolese soldiers (FARDC) in Marabho, near Bunia, Ituri Province.
Background
Kyini ya kilima, also known as the Patriotic and Integrationist Front of Congo, is a militia group supported by the Bira people of Ituri.[1] The group was founded around 2019, and claimed to defend Bira interests.[1] There are no known attacks from Kyini ya kilima prior to the ambush in Marabho.[2] However, the group began growing in size in early 2020.[3]
Ambush
Around 5am, Kyini ya kilima fighters entered a FARDC camp in Marabho and shot at the soldiers, sparking clashes.[4] Congolese forces shot back at the fighters, forcing them to flee.[4] The FARDC announced the seizure of several munitions and four AK-47s from the fighters. Two fighters were taken prisoner by the fighters as well.[4] Congolese forces also stated that eight of the fighters were killed and six were injured.[4][5][6] Four Congolese soldiers were killed, and two were injured.[6]
Aftermath
Congolese forces stated that the situation was under control and that Marabho was under control of Congolese forces on May 5. They attributed the ambush to Kyini ya kilima, but no group claimed responsibility.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Ituri: the Patriotic and Integrationist Front of Congo agrees to lay down its arms". United Nations Peacekeeping. May 31, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "GTD Search Results". www.start.umd.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "The Monthly Africa Terrorism Bulletin" (PDF). African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism. May 31, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "12 killed in attack on DR Congo army base". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b "RDC-Irumu : l'Armée repousse une attaque d'une milice et perd 4 militaires dans l'opération | Actualite.cd". actualite.cd. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b "Incident Summary for GTDID: 202005020021". www.start.umd.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-27.