Adfs free nearly 50 hostages in Ituri
Nearly 50 people held for weeks by ADF rebels have regained their freedom in the Malembi forest.
Nearly 50 people freed from ADF rebel captivity have emerged from the Malembi forest in Ituri. The hostages had been held for several weeks before their release. Some rejoined Congolese army positions while others returned directly to their home villages.
The freed individuals were held in the Malembi forest, located approximately 130 kilometers from Mambasa-centre in the Mambasa territory. Their release marks the end of their captivity by the ADF rebels.
The ADF rebels have been active in the Ituri region. The exact number of hostages freed was reported as around 50.