An attack by armed rebels in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, has resulted in at least 69 deaths, including militia members and soldiers. The assault, attributed to the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO), followed earlier violence from the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP). The region, rich in minerals, has seen ongoing conflict between various armed groups, with civilians often caught in the crossfire. Humanitarian sources have reported bodies scattered across targeted villages, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced protection for local populations.
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