Protection in Danger Monthly News Brief - November 2020
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Cameroon
10 November 2020: In Modzogo town and commune, Mayo-Tsanaga department, Far North region, a 50-year-old man picked up a grenade from the bush and brought it to his residence at the Modzogo IDP camp, where the grenade exploded and severely wounded him. Source:
Sembe
23 November 2020: In the outskirts of Buea town, Fako division, Southwest region, an IDP woman was killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire indiscriminately on civilians. Source: Mimi Mefo Info
Democratic Republic of the Congo
14 November 2020: In Kangwe village, Fizi territory, South Kivu province, five female IDPs were abducted and raped by suspected Ngumino and Twiganeho militiamen. Source: ACLED1 Around 16 November 2020: In Mapanda village, Kalemie, Tanganyika province, a female refugee was abducted by militiamen and released hours later. Source: ACLED1
Attacks on Health Care Monthly News Brief - November 2020
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
31 October 2020: In Lisasa village, Beni territory, North Kivu province,
ADF fighters ransacked a health centre as part of a wider assault in the
area during which 21 people were killed and others kidnapped. Source:
Vanguard
07 November 2020: In the Kamayi area, Kananga city, Kasaï-Central
province, a health centre was ransacked by the family members of a
patient who died after a medical intervention. The perpetrators stole
medical equipment and supplies from the centre, as well as furniture.
Source: Radio Okapi
Ethiopia
From 04 November 2020 onwards: In Mekelle city and special zone,
The start of the Tigray Conflict in Ethiopia, at the beginning of November 2020, was greeted with considerable international concern. Many felt that that