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Militia Attack on Congolese Displacement Camp Kills Over 40

  • A militia group in Congo attacked a camp for internally displaced people, killing over 40 civilians, including 23 children.
  • The militia group, known as CODECO, has killed hundreds of civilians in the region and forced thousands to flee.
  • The attack involved the use of knives, firearms, and some victims were burned in their homes.
  • The local population has dispersed, seeking safety in nearby towns.
  • CODECO frequently targets displacement camps, including a deadly attack last year.
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