In recent news, a terrible event shook the town of Sake in Masisi, causing the death of one person and injuring four others. Last Monday, a bomb was dropped in the Kasuki district, probably by M23 rebels, according to civil society coordination. The sad results of this attack include the death of a boy only 12 years old.
The residents of Sake were surprised by a sudden explosion while they were going about their business. This brutal attack would bear the mark of the rebels controlling the region, located near strategic hills. Indeed, fighting broke out on Kihuli hill between local Wazalendo militias and M23 fighters supported by the FARDC.
Despite repeated attacks by local forces, the M23 rebels managed to maintain their positions around Sake. In this atmosphere of tension, it is difficult to draw up a complete assessment of the clashes. Meanwhile, the territories of Nyiragongo and Rutshuru remain relatively calm, although reinforcements in men and equipment have been reported for the M23 in Rutshuru-center and in the Kibumba groupement in Nyiragongo.
At the same time, the search for images on the M23 rebels in Sake, Masisi could provide essential visual insight to better understand the situation on the spot. To go further, do not hesitate to consult the links to articles already published on the blog to deepen your analysis of the regional situation.