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DRC releases 15 detainees to AFC-M23 via Uganda with help of Ugandan authorities

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 7 Aug 2026 Severity: 1/5

The DRC government said it released 15 detainees to the AFC-M23 movement under the Doha peace process, transferring them from Beni through Uganda with the assistance of Ugandan authorities and the ICRC between 6 and 7 August. AFC-M23 said it received them in Bunagana on 7 August and thanked Uganda; it said one of the released was a Ugandan national with no connection to the movement.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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