1. Attacks and staff infections place additional pressure on the Ebola response

An Ebola contact-tracing team was attacked in Kisangani, seriously injuring a surveillance supervisor, while three health workers tested positive in Biena and unsafe treatment conditions were reported at Biakato. Haut-Uélé has recorded 359 confirmed cases and 173 deaths, including Dungu Health Zone’s first case.

2. ADF activity reaches Haut-Uélé

MONUSCO chief James Swan said ADF attacks had extended into Haut-Uélé, beyond the mission’s current geographic mandate. In Ituri, three children drowned while fleeing an ADF-attributed attack, three FPIC fighters were reported killed in fighting with the group and two civilians were killed during an incursion at Longela attributed to the ADF.

3. Wazalendo withdraw from Numbi after brief occupation

Government-aligned fighters withdrew from Numbi and several other Kalehe positions only hours after their reported advance. Fighting continued around Ngungu and Kasaki in Masisi, while Wazalendo groups claimed separate gains at Kasake, Shovu, Kawele and Nyakigano.

4. More than 1,000 soldiers are redirected to the 34th brigade

A military personnel check in Haut-Uélé identified more than 1,000 soldiers serving away from their assigned units. Authorities ordered them to report to the 34th brigade.

5. Judge shortages disrupt courts across Kasaï

Severe judge shortages have halted or obstructed proceedings across Kasaï Province. Some courts have only one judge, hearings are being postponed indefinitely and some pretrial detainees are being held beyond legal limits. The Luebo high court has not operated for four years.