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Fragile lull returns to Burubi after Wazalendo-FRN clashes

By , based on Actualité.cd

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A fragile calm returned on 31 October to Burubi, between Kibati and Kashebere, in Walikale territory, North Kivu, after clashes between the Wazalendo and the Front for the Refounding of the Nation (FRN). The situation remained fragile the day after the fighting, reports Actualité.cd.

A fragile lull was observed on Saturday 31 October in Burubi, between Kibati and Kashebere, in Luberike groupement, Walikale territory, North Kivu. It came the day after clashes between rebels from the Front for the Refounding of the Nation (FRN) and the Wazalendo, according to Actualité.cd.

The fighting pitted the two sides against each other in the area near Kashebere, although the media did not report any casualties in its account. The situation remained fragile after the clashes reported on Friday, according to Actualité.cd.

This lull follows the fighting between the Wazalendo and the FRN in Burubi, reported on 30 October. It also comes after the clashes between the FARDC and the FRN in Burubi and Muhanga, reported on the same day.

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