source: ProtectDefenders.eu
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Uvira
notes: On 16 July 2020, unidentified armed men beat and tortured a human rights defender and member of LUCHA after abducting him in Uvira (Sud-Kivu). Before being abducted, the victim received death threats following a march organized by LUCHA in support of the FARDC's task in the area. He was released 3 days later in need of medical attention.