Title: Clashes between the Wazalendo and the M23/RDF rage in Butale, North Kivu
Introduction :
The security situation in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains worrying with the resumption of clashes between young Wazalendo resistance patriots and M23/RDF terrorists. Fighting broke out recently in the village of Butale, in the chiefdom of Bashali. Civil society in Masisi witnessed detonations of heavy and light weapons throughout the day, causing the population to flee to safer areas. Tensions persist in the region, highlighting the urgency of carrying out large-scale military operations to put an end to this rebellion supported by Rwanda.
The awakening of violence:
According to civil society in Masisi, the M23 rebels launched an attack on the Wazalendo in Butale, a few kilometers from Kitshanga. For several hours, the fighting has raged, and the rebels have managed to take control of the Butale Monastery. The population, fearing for their safety, fled to surrounding villages such as Muheto, Burungu and Kitshanga. This escalation of violence comes after violent clashes between the two armed groups in Butsiro and Miti, in the locality of Lufunda, as well as in the surroundings of Kitshanga and Chahemba.
The continuing threat:
It is important to emphasize that these recurring attacks reveal the persistence of the M23/RDF despite the efforts made to neutralize it. Reinforcements from the Rwandan army continue to support this rebellion, creating a constant threat to the civilian population. Local sources even reported that the terrorists also targeted an FDLR position in Bundase, in the Tongo groupement, during their latest attacks. This situation raises deep concerns about the stability of the region and the ability of the authorities to put an end to this persistent insecurity.
The call to action:
Faced with this alarming situation, civil society in Masisi insists on the need to carry out large-scale military operations to dismantle the M23/RDF rebellion. It is imperative to implement concrete measures to restore security in the North Kivu region and guarantee the protection of civilians. Acts of violence and human rights abuses can no longer be tolerated, and it is the duty of the Congolese authorities to take firm measures to ensure peace and stability.
Conclusion :
The resumption of clashes between the Wazalendo and the M23/RDF in Butale, North Kivu, highlights the urgent need for firm action to put an end to this rebellion and guarantee the security of civilian populations. Large-scale military operations are essential to dislodge terrorists and neutralize their foreign support. It is time for the Congolese authorities to take the necessary measures to restore peace and stability in the North Kivu region and put an end to this spiral of destructive violence.