On the front lines of Masisi, a relative calm was observed this Sunday, February 18. All eyes are on Sake and the village of Mwesso, in North Kivu, where the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), supported by the Wazalendo resistance fighters, launched operations against the M23 rebels in Mbuhi, in near Mwesso.
The tension is palpable, but the precarious calm that reigns encourages optimism. The military governor of North Kivu, Major General Peter Chirimwami, went to the scene to support the troops engaged in this decisive operation. He wanted to reassure the population and emphasize that the situation is under control of the FARDC, thus offering a slight respite in this region affected by conflicts.
This mobilization of the armed forces and the call for calm launched by the governor demonstrate the determination of the authorities to restore peace and security in the Masisi region. The inhabitants, for their part, hope to finally see the dawn of a more serene era, far from the upheavals of armed clashes. Caution remains in order, but there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.
This news once again highlights the complexity of the security issues in this battered region, but also the resilience and determination of stakeholders to work for a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.
To learn more about current events in the North Kivu region, you can consult the following articles:
1. [Article on security challenges in North Kivu](link)
2. [Analysis of clashes between the FARDC and armed groups in Masisi](link)
3. [Interview with the military governor of North Kivu on the security situation](link)