33 Congolese fishermen killed on Lake Kivu in a span of nine month

Over the past nine months, 33 Congolese fishermen have been killed and 56 others injured on Lake Kivu, allegedly by soldiers suspected to belong to the Rwandan naval force. The attacks occurred during nighttime fishing activities, according to local sources.

The grim statistics were revealed by the Synergy of Lake Kivu Fishermen’s Associations in a recent meeting with provincial authorities, where they appealed for protection from…