Content_paragraphs:  The security situation also deteriorated in the border area of South Kivu, 
  
  Maniema and Tanganyika Provinces owing to activity of Twa militias and Mai-Mai 
  
  Apa Na Pale. Following a reported surge in sexual violence committed by these 
  
  groups, MONUSCO deployed a temporary base as a deterrent. Mai-Mai Malaika 
  
  activity in Kabambare territory, Maniema Province, also continued to cause forced 
  
  displacement.  
  
   
  
    Ituri Province