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At least two civilians killed in Bulambika, South Kivu, DR Congo

By , based on Actualité.cd

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Two bodies were found on Monday 9 November in Bulambika, in Kalehe territory, South Kivu, as FRN rebels move into the town. The report comes from Actualite.cd.

Two bodies were found on Monday 9 November 2026 in Bulambika, in Kalehe territory, South Kivu, according to Actualité.cd. The outlet reports that the victims were found at the entrance to the town, as FRN rebels, an armed group, were entering it.

The FRN had taken control of Bulambika on 8 November. The following day, the resumption of activity in the town remained tentative, as our edition of the day reports.

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