Neutralization of ADF terrorists in the Mwalika Valley, Beni, North Kivu.
In a joint operation led by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the Ugandan Army (UPDF), 16 terrorists from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group were neutralized in the Mwalika Valley, in Beni territory, North Kivu. The announcement of this success was made by the spokesperson for the joint FARDC-UPDF operations, Colonel Make Hazukay.
The operation to neutralize the terrorists took place from June 20 to July 29, 2023, after their incursion into Mpondwe, a locality located in Uganda. FARDC-UPDF coalition forces intensified shelling and search and search operations in the Mwalika Valley and Kasindi border area, with the aim of freeing hostages and neutralizing terrorists, in particular ADF/MTM leaders.
The results of this operation are significant: in addition to the 16 neutralized terrorists, 24 hostages were released. The security forces also recovered 10 weapons of all calibers, as well as military effects and food.
Since November 2022, the FARDC and the UPDF have launched a series of joint operations to put an end to the activities of the ADF group in Congolese territory. This operation to neutralize terrorists in the Mwalika Valley marks an important step forward in the fight against this armed group which has caused numerous victims and disrupted the stability of the region.
The commitment of the FARDC and the UPDF in this coordination of joint operations demonstrates the will of the two countries to work together to eliminate the terrorist threat and ensure the security of the populations. This success underlines the importance of regional cooperation in the fight against armed groups and terrorism.
The operation in the Mwalika Valley also shows the effectiveness of Congolese and Ugandan security forces when they join forces. This enhanced collaboration between the two armies is essential to put an end to the activities of terrorist groups and restore peace in the region.
The neutralization of terrorists in the Mwalika Valley is a victory in the fight against the ADF group, but much remains to be done to completely eradicate this threat. The joint efforts of the FARDC and the UPDF must continue in order to guarantee the security and well-being of the populations living in this unstable region.
The coordination of joint operations between the Congolese and Ugandan armed forces is an example of successful regional collaboration in the fight against terrorism. This approach could serve as a model for other countries in the region that face similar challenges and could benefit from enhanced cooperation..
Neutralizing the terrorists in the Mwalika Valley is an important step in the fight against the ADF group, but it is essential to keep up the pressure and continue to work together to completely eliminate this threat. The people of the region deserve to live in security and stability, and this operation helps to advance that goal