Lala camp massacre
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| Lala camp massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of Ituri conflict | |
| Location | Lala refugee camp, near Bule, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Date | June 12, 2023 |
| Deaths | 46 |
| Injured | 8 |
| Perpetrator | CODECO |
On June 12, 2023, Lendu militants from CODECO attacked the Lala refugee camp in the district of Bahema Badjere, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 46 civilians.
CODECO is a Congolese militant group based in Ituri and predominantly composed of Lendus.[1] The group has attacked Hema communities in conflicts over farming and land rights for decades, although CODECO's insurgency in recent years had disproportionately targeted civilians.[1] In April 2023, the group attacked several villages in Banyani Kilo, killing at least 60 people.[2]
Lala camp is a major refugee camp for civilians fleeing violence in the Ituri conflict, and is located near the village of Bule, which hosts a Congolese Army and MONUSCO base.[2] Between April 15 and May 15, around 70,000 displaced people fled to Lala from violence in the area.[3]
