'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"They shot my neighbour first in the head."
— Felix Tshisekedi , Politician
"I wasn't hit so I just ran to the lake. I saw my brother, his wife, and two of his children fall."
— Felix Tshisekedi , Politician
Key People
Tags
All Coverage
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK
Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.
October 9, 2026 at 11:44 AMZelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
October 7, 2026 at 11:05 AMEXCLUSIVE: Erik Prince's forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo, former UFC fighter among wounded, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Erik Prince's forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo, former UFC fighter among wounded, sources say Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 09:46 PMEritrean troops drive through northern Ethiopian town, witnesses say - Reuters
Eritrean troops drive through northern Ethiopian town, witnesses say Reuters
October 7, 2026 at 05:21 PMMali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw - Reuters
Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 11:06 PMCars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
October 9, 2026 at 04:44 AM