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2021–2022 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks
Summary
Attacks were carried out by various armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2021 and 2022. The attacks have killed 629 and injured 321 (not including rebel casualties). At least 82 perpetrators were also killed and one injured in these attacks.
Throughout the conflict, rebel troops have carried out raids and massacres across the DRC, resulting in heavy civilian casualties. In October 2021, the ADF launched a bombing campaign in Uganda, leading to the intervention of the Ugandan military the year later, which has pursued a policy of airstrikes against ADF targets. In contrast, the Islamic State has reportedly lent support to the Allied Democratic Forces.
The government under Félix Tshisekedi has tried to combat the insurgency by declaring martial law, with mixed success.
Ongoing conflict in the country has led to a humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of people killed by both sides. UN convoys have been raided, leading to the murder of Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio, possibly by the FDLR. The UNHCR has estimated that around 20,000 civilians have been displaced, often several times, during the attacks. Many refugee camps for these displaced people have been raided by rebels, prompting condemnation from the United Nations.
According to reporters, the ADF has used civilians as human shields, which is a war crime under international law.
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