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DR Congo conflict: Codeco armed group ramp up attacks in Ituri province

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In Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel attacks are on the rise in one of the country's lesser known insurgencies, that in Ituri province. 8 farmers were killed by CODECO militants on Suday. Over half a million people have been displaced over the past few months since the armed group ramped up raids. Laurent Berstecher tells us more.

Added on the 02/05/2023 18:23:40 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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