Title: M23 bombings in Sake cause civilian injuries
Introduction :
In the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the city of Sake was the scene of violent bombings carried out by the M23 rebellion and its ally, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDF). These indiscriminate attacks took place on Friday January 12 and caused significant damage as well as injuries to the civilian population. This article looks at the consequences of these bombings and the motivations of the M23.
Bombs dropped on a peaceful city:
According to information provided by the Congolese army, the M23 and the RDF dropped 120 mortar bombs on the city of Sake early in the afternoon. The targets of these attacks were not military positions, but the civilian population. The residents of Sake were caught in the indiscriminate bombings which caused injuries and sowed panic within the community.
Sake, a strategic city:
Sake is of vital importance in the North Kivu region, as it is one of the main sources of supply for the city of Goma. Indeed, this city plays an essential role in supplying the provincial capital. The targeted attacks against Sake are part of a strategy aimed at weakening and suffocating Goma. The protection of Sake and its inhabitants is therefore a priority for the Congolese armed forces and the UN Mission in the DRC, who recently launched a joint operation called “Springbok”.
Disastrous consequences for the civilian population:
The M23 and RDF bombings in Sake had dramatic consequences for the civilian population. The injured are among the inhabitants of this city, who were targeted indiscriminately. This situation once again underlines the urgency of finding a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict raging in the North Kivu region.
Conclusion :
The M23 and RDF bombings in Sake injured the civilian population and caused considerable damage. The city of Sake, essential for supplying Goma, became the scene of deadly fighting. It is urgent to put an end to this violence and to find a peaceful solution to these clashes which are causing so much suffering to the inhabitants of North Kivu.