In the northeastern province of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a group of militia members carried out a deadly attack on Saturday. At least fifteen people were killed in the town of Galay, with reports suggesting that the death toll could rise as many individuals are still missing. The attackers, believed to be members of the Codeco militia, an armed branch of the Lendu tribe, targeted civilians indiscriminately, causing chaos and devastation in the community.
In an interview with local officials, Innocent Matukadala revealed that among those killed were seven women, including one who was pregnant. Many other innocent civilians managed to escape by jumping into the nearby Ituri River. However, it is feared that more people may still be missing or dead.
The situation in Ituri remains volatile, with ongoing clashes between different armed groups and atrocities committed against innocent civilians. This attack is just one example of how violence continues to have a devastating impact on vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas in DRC. The international community must take immediate action to address the root causes of this violence and protect these communities from further harm.
