source: Radio Okapi
actor1: Chini Ya Kilima-FPIC: Patriotic and Integrationist Force of Congo
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Irumu
notes: Around 14 July 2020 (between 30 June - 26 July), FPIC militiamen, drawn from the Bira ethnic group, carried out various attacks against civilians from Hema ethnic in the villages of Susenga, Djakada, Murubia and Kabarole, all within Irumu territory (Ituri). Reportedly, more than 20 people were killed and around 200 cows were looted. These ethnic-based attacks were triggered by violent reprisals linked to militias and disputes over land and natural resources.