# Conflict and press intimidation in eastern DRC

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/conflict-and-press-intimidation-in-eastern-drc
> Updated: 2026-08-11T10:28:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/media-regulators-in-drc-and-gabon-issue-sanctions-against-journalists

### 2026-07-19: 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

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eastern-drc-journalists-face-death-threats-and-arson-as-conflict-escalates

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