Violence in eastern DR Congo: Ituri plagued by ethnic conflict
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- The province of Ituri in eastern DR Congo has been severely affected by ethnic conflict, particularly between the Hema and Lendu communities, leading to significant violence since the 1990s. The United Nations reports that over 1,000 people have been killed since January, with more than a million residents displaced from their homes due to the ongoing clashes over land and mining resources.
- This escalation of violence highlights the urgent need for international attention and intervention to address the humanitarian crisis in Ituri, as the ongoing conflict poses a threat to regional stability and the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire.
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