Pierre Byamungu Katema
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Region:Africa
Country:Congo, Democratic Republic
Department/Province/State:South Kivu
Sex1:Male
Age:27
Date of Killing:12/02/2025
Previous Threats:No, but previous threats to colleagues
Type of Work:NGO member
Organisation:Lutte pour le changement (LUCHA)
Sector Detail:Citizens' rights, Impunity/Justice, Peace building
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/03/12/dr-congo-rwanda-backed-m23-target-journalists-activists
- https://www.luchacongo.org/assassinat-de-notre-camarade-par-le-m23-la-lucha-nabdiquera-pas/
- https://x.com/HRF/status/1890150268525842852