source: Kivu Security Tracker
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Rutshuru
notes: On May 7, unidentified armed men kidnapped a woman and a girl in Kibende, Rutshuru.They demanded a $1.500 ransom to release the hostages. On the same day, in Kise, Rutshuru, unidentified gunmen abducted two people. One of the hostages managed to escape but the other one did not. The ransom increased from $500 per person to $1.500. [women targeted: girls]