Two Tearfund Aid Workers Killed in Eastern Congo Attack
The deaths highlight the increasing dangers faced by humanitarian workers in conflict-ridden North Kivu province.
- The attack occurred in Butembo city, where armed rebels are active.
- Over 120 armed groups are involved in violent conflicts in eastern Congo.
- The United Nations reports over 170 security incidents targeting aid workers this year.
- The M23 rebel group controls about half of North Kivu province.
- Recent violence has included mortar shelling and village takeovers.
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