The massacre resulted in widespread outrage from the communities targeted, as well as from Congolese politicians, including Martin Fayulu.

Those on the side of the CNPSC believe the Banyamulenge to be Tutsi from Rwanda, and see the Ngumino and Twiganeho militias as another Rwandan-backed rebellion similar to the March 23 Movement (M23).

Around thirty elected officials from South Kivu called upon the Congolese government and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) to increase their efforts to protect civilians in the region.

[5] On 26 July, community leaders from the ethnic groups targeted released a statement condemning MONUSCO and the FARDC for not doing enough to prevent the massacre.

[9] On 27 July, prominent opposition politician Martin Fayulu released a statement condemning the massacre and calling for an international investigation.