An infamous militia in eastern DR Congo, CODECO, had on Sunday, March 26, executed 17 hostages.
According to reports, the insurgents had captured the hostages in the Djugu territory, around 45 kilometers (30 miles) north of Bunia in Ituri province.
CODECO, the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo, is among one the many armed groups operating in the restive, mineral-rich region.
Since December 2022, several individuals have been killed in the gold-rich Ituri province every consecutive week.
