Civilians Caught in War of Drones in Eastern DR Congo

Civilians caught in war of drones in eastern DR Congo

In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a conflict that drags on despite peace talks has taken a dangerous new turn, with civilians now struck from the air by drones, far from the front line

Drone Warfare Deepens DR Congo Conflict

The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a more dangerous turn, with civilians increasingly caught in drone attacks far from active battle zones, despite ongoing peace efforts between the Congolese government and neighbouring Rwanda. Violence in the mineral-rich eastern region has persisted for more than three decades, but tensions escalated sharply in early 2025 after Rwanda-backed M23 fighters captured the strategic c…