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Conflict and press intimidation in eastern DRC

Overview

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, journalists are facing increasing danger due to escalating conflict. Government-aligned Wazalendo militiamen have issued death threats against reporters and threatened to burn down Radio Tuungane’s station following adverse coverage of fighting in the region.

Radio Tuungane journalist Anne Nanduhura reported receiving multiple threats, including one stating, “Keep publishing your stories, and you’ll be killed.” The station has previously been targeted by drone strikes. These intimidation tactics occur amid territorial shifts involving Rwanda-backed M23 and Congo River Alliance rebels, as well as drone strikes on civilian areas and a humanitarian blockade in the Minembwe commune.

Entities

Paulette Kimuntu Ndombè · Info 241 · Delphin Kasongo · Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication · Haute Autorité de la Communication

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Media regulators in DRC and Gabon issue sanctions against journalists

    Media regulators in the DRC and Gabon have sanctioned journalists and outlets for discriminatory speech and publishing unverified accusations against state leadership.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Eastern DRC journalists face death threats and arson as conflict escalates

    Wazalendo militia in eastern DRC threatened to kill a reporter and burn Radio Tuungane after critical reporting; the station was drone‑bombed amid intensified fighting, rebel withdrawals, and US sanctions on ex

Sources

afrikastrategies.fr · football.fr · fr.infosgabon.com · gabonactu.com · laprosperite.cd