| 5,555,408 |
0.5 |
29.46667 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
The FARDC have begun operations against the ADF on the border of North Kivu and Orientale provinces, in parallel with the ongoing "Sokola 1" operations. This offensive will focus on the localities of Makutano, Bangu, Samboko, Zunguluka, Ndalya, Kalalanggwe, Mufuta Bangi and Kawele. |
| 5,555,412 |
2.86218 |
30.84138 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
A local trader was allegedly beaten by Congolese soldiers after he refused to give them preferential treatment. |
| 5,555,416 |
-2.70768 |
28.64583 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Between 10 and 12 people were killed and 1 seriously injured by unidentified armed men wearing military uniforms in Mukungwe in the Walungu area. Most of those killed were artisanal miners shot by the assailants in thier sleep. |
| 5,555,420 |
-1.65 |
28.0833 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
FARDC forces engaged a group of several ADF fighters believed to have ambushed people near Kasindi. They engaged in a gunfight lasting about 1 hour. |
| 5,555,423 |
-0.05219 |
29.51913 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
FARDC soldiers occupied an area commonly called Ka Lake which had been the site of an FDLR encampment including their dependents. The arrival of FARDC soldiers resulted in the departure of the FDLR deeper into Virunga Park. |
| 5,555,426 |
-1.69333 |
29.23389 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
A FARDC spokesman said 37 mitiamen, primarily FDLR, were captured on Mar.8. |
| 5,555,430 |
-1.65 |
28.0833 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
1 person was killed and 2 injured after they were ambushed by suspected ADF rebels in the Kasindi area. |
| 5,555,434 |
1.3833 |
30.2666 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
More than 100 FRPI fighters armed with guns and knives, attacked the Lagabo IDP camp. They reportedly seriously injured 12 people with machetes and raped a woman who refused to help them carry looted goods for them. Soldiers later arrived but the men had already left the area. |
| 5,555,438 |
-0.05219 |
29.51913 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
FARDC soldiers clashed with FDLR rebels in the Kamatembe area of Virgunu National Park. Heavy weapons fire was heard. |
| 5,555,442 |
-1.1869 |
29.44613 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
2 Congolese staff of the NGO Save the Children were kidnapped in the Rutshuru area, but were released 48 hours later after a ransom was paid. |
