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Government of DR Congo (Zaire)
Organized-violence events involving Government of DR Congo (Zaire), as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
18events, last 30 days
71events, last 90 days▲ +20% vs prior 90 days
324events, last 12 months
1,467est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 1,003–8,260, 812 civilians
Government of DR Congo (Zaire) was a party to 324 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 1,467 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in DR Congo (323), Burundi (1).
In the last 90 days, 71 events involved Government of DR Congo (Zaire), up +20% on the preceding 90 days (59).
Most frequent opposing parties: AFC (192 events), IS (55 events), CRP (43 events).
Where Government of DR Congo (Zaire) was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Sud Kivu province DR Congo | 144 |
| Nord Kivu province DR Congo | 77 |
| Ituri province DR Congo | 69 |
| Haut-Uélé province DR Congo | 7 |
| Kinshasa province DR Congo | 6 |
| Tshopo province DR Congo | 4 |
| Haut-Lomami province DR Congo | 3 |
| Haut-Katanga province DR Congo | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| AFC | 192 | 895 |
| IS | 55 | 186 |
| CRP | 43 | 217 |
| Kata Katanga | 2 | 14 |
| Government of Rwanda | 1 | 12 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 293 | 90% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 31 | 10% |
Deadliest events involving Government of DR Congo (Zaire), last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2026 | DR Congo | Fizi territory Sud Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs AFC State-based, 54 civilian, 4 sources | 54 33–54 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | DR Congo | Fizi territory Sud Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs AFC State-based, 9 sources | 21 18–21 |
| 20 May 2026 | DR Congo | Mwenga territory Sud Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs AFC State-based, 4 sources | 21 4–21 |
| 8 May 2026 | DR Congo | Masisi territory Nord Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs AFC State-based, 21 civilian, 16 sources | 21 10–24 |
| 8 May 2026 | DR Congo | Uvira territory Sud Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs AFC State-based | 17 |
| 22 May 2026 | DR Congo | Djugu territory Ituri province | Government of DR Congo vs CRP State-based, 7 civilian, 4 sources | 11 11–15 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | DR Congo | Beni territory Nord Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs IS State-based, 4 civilian, 7 sources | 7 |
| 14 May 2026 | DR Congo | Irumu territory Ituri province | Government of DR Congo vs IS State-based, 3 sources | 6 2–6 |
| 27 May 2026 | DR Congo | Walikale territory Nord Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs AFC State-based, 3 sources | 5 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | DR Congo | Walikale territory Nord Kivu province | Government of DR Congo vs AFC State-based, 3 sources | 4 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.