Title: M23 rebels continue their attacks in North Kivu: the population in danger
Introduction :
In a new act of violence, the rebels of the M23 movement launched an attack this Tuesday, July 12 in the chiefdom of Bwito, located in the territory of Rutshuru, in the province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This attack led to the massive displacement of civilians towards the neighboring villages of Katsiru and Mweso, thus amplifying the precariousness of their situation. The inhabitants live in terror and ask the Congolese army to intervene to eradicate this threat.
Course of the attack and consequences:
The M23 rebels entered the chiefdom of Bwito through several villages, before setting up a new position in Bukombo, in flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement. Shots were heard, causing panic among the population who fled en masse to safer areas. Unfortunately, the chief of the nearby village of Sisa was kidnapped by the rebels. Local authorities demand his immediate release.
This attack comes in a particularly tense context, since the M23 has continued to strengthen in men and weapons with the aim of taking control of new territories in the provinces of Rutshuru, Masisi and Nyiragongo. The inhabitants now live in permanent insecurity, with thousands of displaced people who find themselves in precarious living conditions, exposed to hunger, disease and violence.
Call to action by the Congolese army:
Faced with this growing threat, Isaac Kibira, deputy delegate official of the governor in the chiefdom of Bwito, fled to Goma and called on the Congolese army to go on the offensive to neutralize the M23 rebels. He denounces the non-respect of the agreements signed by the rebel group and their desire to continue hostilities despite attempts at a peaceful resolution.
The Congolese army has not yet officially reacted to this attack, but it claims to be ready to act if necessary. However, some voices are rising to demand a more robust and effective response from the authorities, in order to protect the population in danger.
Conclusion :
The situation in North Kivu remains worrying in the face of repeated attacks by M23 rebels. Civilians live in terror, fleeing their homes and finding themselves in alarming living conditions. It is essential that the Congolese army take swift and decisive action to put an end to this threat and restore security to the region