Overview
- MONUSCO documents coordinated assaults across Lubero’s Bapere and Baswagha areas from Nov. 13–19 that left 89 people dead.
- At least 17 people were killed inside a Catholic-run health facility in Byambwe, including 11 women receiving maternity care, and four wards were set ablaze.
- The mission reports abductions, looting of medical supplies, and the burning of homes and property in several communities.
- Acting mission chief Bruno Lemarquis says violence against civilians, including in medical facilities, may violate international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.
- MONUSCO calls for independent, credible investigations and reiterates support to Congolese authorities, as the Islamic State–affiliated ADF remains active alongside broader insecurity involving M23.