30 09, 2020
The United Nations Stabilization Organisation Mission in Congo (MONUSCO) announced on Wednesday, September 30, the worsening security situation in Tanganyika province, following characterized inter alia by the activism of the Mai-Mai Yakutumba armed groups and the May-May Apa na pale.
′′ In Tanganyika, the situation near Bendera continues to escalate due to armed groups activity and intercommunity violence. Maï-Maï Yakutumba and et-Maï Apa na Pale strengthen their presence on the Misisi-Lulimba axis, while Maï-Maï Kabeke seek control of mining sites south of Bendera. In this context of continuing violence, the force intensifies actions to prevent threats against the population, maintaining a robust and vigilant posture for rapid action in the various areas of responsibility ", said Military Spokesman of MONUSCO, Lieutenant Colonel Tabore Haidara Moctar.
Tanganyika province has been shaken by community violence between Bantu and Pygmy since mid-2016. According to official sources, at least 150 people have found during this violence.
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