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The ongoing clashes between M23 rebels and the Congolese armed forces in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo have plunged the area into a state of fear and uncertainty. Since Tuesday, April 16, the sounds of heavy and light weapons have echoed across the hills near Sake, intensifying the worry among the local population.
The conflict, which started three days ago, is centered around Sake-Kirotshe, the Rutobogo axis to the north, and the Kihuli-Kimoka axis towards Kitshanga. Despite the severity of the clashes, obtaining accurate information about the situation proves challenging due to restricted access to the combat zones controlled by the Congolese army.
Areas like Ndumba, Kiluku, Kituva, Maoma, and Shasha have become battlegrounds, witnessing intense confrontations between the opposing forces. The M23 rebels have also initiated mortar attacks from Vunano hill, targeting Bweremana and Minova in neighboring territories.
The tension extends to Goma and its vicinity, where security measures have been heightened by the authorities to safeguard civilians from the nearby violence. These clashes once again underscore the fragile security situation in eastern DRC, calling for a unified effort from the Congolese government and the international community to quell the violence and establish lasting peace in the region.
As the civilian population remains trapped amidst the violence and insecurity, residents of Sake and neighboring villages yearn for a return to peace and security. Supporting initiatives for regional pacification is imperative to grant the inhabitants of North Kivu the dignity and safety they deserve.
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