source: RFI; Kivu Security Tracker; La Libre Afrique; AFP
actor1: ADF: Allied Democratic Forces
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Zunguluka
notes: On 29 August 2021, the ADF abducted several people (including IDPs/farmers) and children in the commune or village of Zunguluka (Irumu, Ituri). While the adults were released, 6-11 children (including 5 girls) were held in captivity. Reports suggest that the children were kidnapped for recruitment purposes.