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Bias-motivated incidents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The map has recorded 2 bias-motivated incidents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since June 2026. Religious discrimination and sexism / gender-based violence are equally common (1 each). Both were assaults or worse.
2Incidents
2Assault or worse
2Places
2News outlets
Incidents over time
| Month | Incidents | Discrimination | Threats | Vandalism | Assault | Fatal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Every incident
Category
Severity
Place
2 incidents, newest first.
August 2026
- Islamic State fighters kill 32 Christians in eastern Congo villages
Fighters from Islamic State Central Africa Province attacked three neighboring villages in Mambasa Territory, killing 32 Christians and capturing 24, and burned more than 60 homes and shops.
June 2026
- Three schoolgirls sexually assaulted in attack on students in North Kivu
Unidentified armed men intercepted a group of finalist students on the Kiseya-Kilambo road in Walikale territory, robbing them; three of the girls were sexually assaulted before the group was released.