Since February 2019, the landlocked highlands of Fizi and Uvira in South Kivu have been the scene of clashes and retaliation attacks by armed groups claiming to defend the interests of their respective communities
9. Unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Josephine Kabike, a displaced woman of unknown age, poses for a photograph. She was severely injured by gunfire during a militia attack on the internally displaced persons site. Photo: Alexis Huguet / AFP Getty
10. Unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Congolese Defense Minister Aimé Ngoy Mukena addresses soldiers during an official visit to Bijombo Photo: Alexis Huguet / AFP Getty
11. Unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Displaced women from the Bafuliru community make purchases at the market of the internally displaced persons camp of Bijombo. Photo: Alexis Huguet / AFP Getty
12. Unrest in the Democratic of Congo
Soldiers of the Congolese army are reviewed by General Philemon Yav during an official visit to Bijombo. Photo: Alexis Huguet / AFP Getty