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French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.

March 11, 2026 at 02:35 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"confirmed the death of Karine Buisset, who worked for the UN children's charity Unicef, and urged 'respect for humanitarian law'."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"I condemn in the strongest terms the use of weapons, including armed drones that endanger civilian populations and United Nations personnel."

— Bruno Lemarquis , Executive

"termed it a 'terrorist act'."

— Lawrence Kanyuka , Politician

"A drone attack is currently being carried out against the city of Goma by the terrorist regime of Kinshasa, well beyond the frontlines."

— Lawrence Kanyuka , Politician

"He urged respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel who were 'on the ground and committed to saving lives.'"

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"A French humanitarian from UNICEF has been killed in Goma … I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel who are on the ground and who are committed to saving lives."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"strongly condemned the escalation of violence, confirming that two civilians and a UN staffer were killed and surrounding homes were damaged."

— Bruno Lemarquis , Executive

"Civilians, including aid workers, must never be targeted."

— Catherine Russell , Executive

"This morning, the city of Goma was struck by a drone-led terrorist attack … targeting the United Nations and the European Union."

— Lawrence Kanyuka , Politician

"All of us at UNICEF are devastated and outraged by the killing."

— Catherine Russell , Executive

"I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel on the ground who are committed to saving lives."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel on the ground who are committed to saving lives."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

"I call for respect for humanitarian law and for the personnel on the ground who are committed to saving lives."

— Emmanuel Macron , Politician

All Coverage

French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city
BBC Newsvia rss 3 quotes 3 persons

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.

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French aid worker among three killed in drone strike in east DRC, M23 rebels say
The Guardianvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

A drone attack in Goma, eastern DRC, killed three people, including French UNICEF employee Karine Buisset. M23 rebels blamed the Congolese government for the attack.

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UN aid worker killed in drone strike in DR Congo’s rebel-held Goma
Al Jazeeravia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

A French UNICEF worker and two others were killed in a drone strike in Goma. M23 rebels accused the Congolese government of the attack.

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Drone strike kills U.N. aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma
Los Angeles Timesvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

A drone strike in Goma killed a French UNICEF employee, Karine Buisset. M23 rebels blamed the Congolese government for the attack.

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Drone strike reportedly kills at least 1 person in the eastern Congo city of Goma
The Independentvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A drone strike in Goma killed at least one person, with M23 rebels blaming the Congolese government for the attack.

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Drone strike reportedly kills at least 1 person in the eastern Congo city of Goma
ABC Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A series of explosions attributed to drones killed at least one person in downtown Goma, according to M23 rebels and local residents.

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