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@kfm Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:45:51

Over 1,000 Congolese refugees flee fresh ADF rebel attacks

By Longino Muhindo & Alex Ashaba More than 1,000 Congolese refugees yesterday fled to Bundibugyo District in western Uganda following reports of fresh attacks by suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The refugees reported an attack on their villages by ADF rebels on Sunday night in the areas of Kichanga, Watalinga County in Beni District in DR Congo. The rebels allegedly killed an unknown number of community members, prompting residents to flee. According to Lt Col Alex Bright, the Bundibugyo resident district commissioner, at least 16 people were killed during the Sunday attack. He said refugees are currently being temporarily accommodated at Butoogho Primary School and Butoogho Saira Church of Uganda in […]

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