Militia attack kills six Chinese nationals, DRC soldiers

Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers take their positions following renewed fighting near the Congolese border with Rwanda, outside Goma in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, May 28, 2022. REUTERS

Militia fighters have attacked a Chinese-linked mining site in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing six Chinese nationals and at least two Congolese soldiers, local officials said on Thursday.

China condemned the attack, which took place on Wednesday in Djugu territory in the gold-rich Ituri province.