Fatshimetrie: a deadly attack by ADF fighters in Ndalya, Ituri
Violence has hit the Ituri region again with a deadly attack by ADF fighters in Ndalya, which claimed the lives of at least six civilians, including five hostages and an infant. The harrowing stories of survivors reveal the horror and brutality of this unacceptable tragedy.
The events took place in the locality of Ndalya, where seven civilians were kidnapped, with the sole purpose of terror and violence. From this captivity, only two were able to escape the cruel fate that awaited them. The others were mercilessly executed by merciless attackers, their only crime being having crossed the path of barbarism.
The chilling account of a human rights activist based in the region depicts a scene of horror, where innocent lives were mercilessly cut down. The hostages, desperate to escape their captors, were relentlessly hunted. Their attempt to escape ultimately sealed their fate, exposing them to indiscriminate and relentless violence.
Among the victims, an innocent infant also lost his life, a collateral victim of the savagery of the ADF combatants. His mother, injured in the attack, must now face mourning and pain, bearing witness to the unbearable cruelty that struck this already battered community.
These tragic events are part of a broader context of persistent violence in the region, marked by recurrent and deadly attacks against civilians. Terror continues to reign supreme, fueling a cycle of endless violence and suffering for local populations.
Faced with this unbearable tragedy, it is imperative that concrete measures be taken to protect civilian populations and put an end to the impunity of the armed groups responsible for such atrocities. The international community, local authorities and human rights organizations must join forces to put an end to this spiral of violence and terror which threatens the lives and dignity of so many innocent people.
In memory of the victims of the Ndalya attack, in Ituri, it is our duty not to remain silent in the face of horror, but to make our voices heard to demand justice, peace and security for all. We must not resign ourselves to indifference, but act with determination and solidarity to prevent further tragedies and protect the life and dignity of every human being.