In May 2003, the region experienced intense ethnic conflict, which resulted in the displacement of tens of thousands of Congolese citizens, many of whom were sheltered in a camp for internally displaced persons in Bunia.
2003年5月该地区发生了激烈的族裔冲突，造成数万刚果公民流离失所，其中许多人住在布尼亚的境内流离失所者营地。