Title: The Armed Forces of the DRC repel the South Sudanese army: A look back at the operation in Haut-Uele
Introduction :
On Sunday, September 10, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) successfully pushed the South Sudanese army across the border. This operation took place in the Haut-Uele province, where the South Sudanese army was tracking down rebels from the NASFA group on Congolese soil. Although details of the operation remain limited, it was reported that several deaths and injuries were recorded among the rebels and the South Sudanese army. In this article, we will return to the events of this operation and its consequences on the local population.
The movement of populations:
This military operation resulted in the displacement of more than 3,000 households in the region. Residents of the localities of Adawu, Bomoko, Baghdad and Twenty Grams fled the fighting and found refuge in difficult conditions, spending the night under the stars. The situation is alarming and precarious for these displaced people who have lost everything and are destitute of resources. Local civil society is sounding the alarm and calling for assistance and help from all parties concerned, at the local, provincial, national and international levels.
The situation under control:
However, according to the spokesperson for the Congolese army in the operational sector Uele, the situation is now under control. The DRC Armed Forces managed to push the protagonists back to their country of origin and announced a search operation to eliminate any presence of the South Sudanese army and NASFA rebels. The detonations of heavy and automatic weapons have decreased, but it is essential to remain vigilant and ensure the safety of the local population.
Call for help for the displaced:
Faced with the precarious situation of the displaced, it is urgent to provide them with assistance. They fled the fighting and lost everything. Local civil society and humanitarian organizations are launching a distress call to ensure their care and provide them with essential needs such as food, drinking water, shelter and medical care. It is essential to coordinate efforts at the local, provincial, national and international levels to respond to this humanitarian crisis.
Conclusion :
The operation in Haut-Uele, during which the DRC Armed Forces repelled the South Sudanese army, resulted in the displacement of thousands of people. If the situation is now under control, it is essential to provide immediate assistance to displaced people who find themselves in difficult conditions. Solidarity and collaboration between different parties are necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the local population. Let us hope that rapid measures will be taken to respond to the urgent needs of the displaced and to promote stability in the Haut-Uele region.