Title: “North Kivu: A deadly attack perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces”
Introduction :
On Saturday August 26, a new violent attack was perpetrated by suspected elements of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Jikaya, in the city of Oicha, located near Beni, in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least four people lost their lives in the attack, and local authorities believe the toll could rise. This tragedy once again highlights the worrying security situation in the region and highlights the need for coordinated action to deal with this threat.
Details of the attack:
According to information reported by local media, young people from the region accompanied by soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) went to the scene the day after the attack to try to find other victims who may have been missing since Saturday. This denotes the scale of the violence and terror caused by the ADF in the region.
The critical security situation in the Beni region:
Since the beginning of the month, the ADF have carried out a series of targeted attacks in the Beni region, leading to the death of around 100 people according to local civil society authorities. Villages such as Mabuo, Mbingi, Moliso, Makwanga and the Eringeti-Kainama axis were particularly affected. The population lives in constant fear and FARDC military operations are proving essential to deal with this growing threat.
The call for the unity of the population and the army:
The spokesperson for Sokola 1 operations in North Kivu province, Captain Anthony Mwalushayi, appealed to the population to join the FARDC military operations. According to him, collaboration between the population and the army is essential to carry out these operations and guarantee the safety of the inhabitants of the region. It is necessary that all actors work hand in hand to end this wave of violence.
Conclusion :
The deadly attack perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces in Jikaya is a tragedy that recalls the urgency of the security situation in the Beni region of North Kivu. Local authorities must take strong measures to protect the population and put out of harm’s way the armed groups responsible for these attacks. Collaboration between the population and the armed forces is essential to carry out these efforts and restore peace in the region