source: UN Panel of Experts; Actualite
actor1: Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
actor2: CODECO: Cooperative for Development of Congo
location: Bunia
notes: On 14 March 2020, an armed clash took place between FARDC forces and CODECO fighters following a CODECO attack in Tchele, 80 km away from Bunia (Bunia, Ituri). During the clashes, 12 CODECO fighters and a FARDC official were killed. Subsequent reports suggest that, during the attack, the CODECO raped and badly injured a 17-year-old Hema girl. The combatants also raped her 4-year-old sister before killing her with a machete. The CODECO killed a young Hema boy, along with his parents, four siblings and cousins, all of whom were under 14 years of age. Overall, at least 21 people were killed.