Minova: Many raped women including a 80-year-old woman

46 cases of rape of women are reported  to Minova and are attributed to the FARDC soldiers known as "commandos". These rapes were perpetrated in 9 villages and streets of this city. These include Minova Centre Avenue Bondeko, sous marin, Maendeleo Rutchunda, Muganga, Mubimbi, but also in the villages of Kinshinji, and Bwisha Kalungu.

Only 7 victims have been followed in the general hospital. The remaining 39 cases were referred in houses instead of listening to and benefit from a psycho-social support. Of these victims, 80-year old woman has been identified. Our gathering corroborating sources inform that the anonymity FARDC soldiers are known as "commandos" who are perpetrators of these crimes.

Note that this situation is due to other acts of vandalism such looting caused by conflict and population displacement caused by clashes between the FARDC and rebel M23.