Mbuti
Lands
the Ituri forest of north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Countries Democratic Republic of the Congo
Facts 4
Governance
A 2022 national law in the DR Congo, in force since February 2023, recognizes the rights of Indigenous peoples, including the Mbuti, to their lands, territories and resources.
As of 2023 Source: IWGIA (International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs), The Indigenous World 2024: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Land
Mbuti and Efe peoples live in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Ituri forest, which is essential to their economy and culture.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Okapi Wildlife Reserve (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Governance
UNESCO calls for ensuring the involvement of the Indigenous Mbuti and Efe peoples in the management of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Okapi Wildlife Reserve (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
History
The Mbuti, with the Baka and Batwa, are widely acknowledged as the first inhabitants of the DR Congo's rainforests.
Source: IWGIA (International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs), The Indigenous World 2024, DRC chapter (IWGIA yearbook PDF) (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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