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Increased insecurity around Uvira

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    Mayi-Mayi militia and Burundian FDD rebels have recently been stepping up attacks near the eastern DRC town of Uvira, sources in the area told IRIN on Tuesday. Three attacks were reported last week on the road between Uvira and Kamanyola, in which at least three people travelling in vehicles were killed. Many others were injured. The Mayi-Mayi also attacked a military camp belonging to the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD) in the mountains near Uvira, but were repulsed. The fighting caused many people to flee to Uvira town, the sources said. Seven Banyamulenge women and children, abducted by the Mayi-Mayi in March, have reportedly been released in exchange for a ransom.

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