'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
BBC News·May 14, 2026
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops have been accused of committing atrocities in the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira after capturing it in December. The city, located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, has been left traumatised by the violence. Residents have reported witnessing brutal acts, including the shooting of civilians, with one resident claiming their neighbour was shot in the head. The alleged atrocities have added to the humanitarian crisis in the region, exacerbating the suffering of local communities.
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