• At least 69 people, mostly civilians, were killed in an attack by the CODECO militia in Ituri province in northeastern DR Congo.
  • The attack occurred in late April, and the news was released today.
  • CODECO, formerly an agricultural cooperative, is now an armed rebel group defending the interests of the Lendu people against the Hema.
  • Ituri province is rich in gold and frequently experiences deadly attacks by armed groups.

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