News: The critical humanitarian situation in Sake, North Kivu
Since Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the town of Sake, located in the province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been the scene of a massive arrival of displaced people fleeing clashes between the M23 rebels and the young Wazalendo patriots. Residents of several villages in the Bashali Kaembe group find themselves caught in the middle of this violence and are desperately seeking refuge.
The humanitarian situation in Sake is getting worse every day. The displaced people, particularly from the villages of Petit Masisi, Nyamitaba, Kausa, Mwiruti, Kisingati, Kabati, Makombo and Kingi, are destitute and do not know where to find shelter. Faced with this emergency, the civil society of the Kamuronza group launched an appeal to the population of Sake to show great hospitality towards these fellow citizens who are victims of the violence.
The president of the Kamuronza civil society group, Mr. Muisha Busanga Léopold, underlines the importance of welcoming and directing the displaced to temporary places such as churches and schools, while waiting for them to be taken care of. more sustainable way. He emphasizes the historic commitment of the population of Sake to helping those in need.
These violent clashes between the M23 rebels and the Wazalendo patriots broke out in the villages of Petit Masisi, Brazza, Nturo and Kausa on the same day. These localities, located on the Goma-Kitchanga road, are already under the control of the rebels. The fighting has caused a chaotic situation and pushed many families to flee their homes and desperately search for a place of safety.
It is essential that the Congolese government and its partners take into account the humanitarian crisis developing in Sake. The displaced need immediate assistance, particularly in terms of food, temporary shelter and access to health care. It is also crucial to put in place sustainable measures for their care and reintegration into society.
The situation in Sake is alarming, and it is our duty as united citizens to support these displaced people. By showing hospitality and mutual assistance, we can help alleviate their suffering and offer them some hope in dark times.
Sources:
– https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/11/10/actualite-la-situation-humanitaire-critique-a-sake-nord-kivu/
– http://www.mediacongo.net/dpics/filesmanager/actualite/2023_actu1/11-november/06-12/sake_population_23_233.jpg