source: Kivu Security Tracker; Africa 1; AP; BBC News; MONUSCO; AFP; MNCTV Congo; Actualite; La Libre Afrique
actor1: Twirwaneho Ethnic Militia (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Kipupu
notes: On 16 July 2020, the coalition of Banyamulenge militias (Ngumino and Twiganeho) carried out a deadly attack against civilians (all from Babembe, Bafuliiru and Banyindu communities) in Kipupu village (Mwenga, Sud-Kivu). There may have been attacks in 4 other nearby villages (not confirmed). 17 women and girls were raped. 15 civilians were killed, including women and children (8 of whom were killed by machetes and 7 who died when their houses were set on fire), 11 were injured and at least 213 people fled or were reported missing. More than 100 houses were burned down and around 80 cows were stolen. [women targeted: girls]