Fatshimetrie: Intense clashes between armed forces and rebels in North Kivu
The situation in North Kivu remains tense with fighting raging between the armed forces and rebels, jeopardizing the stability of the region. For the second consecutive day, loyalist forces and M23 rebels clashed in the villages of Hutuwe and Matembe, about sixty kilometers from Lubero-centre. This escalation of violence comes after a brief lull observed the day before in the villages of Kaseghe and Alimbongo.
The village of Hutuwe, located about twenty kilometers from Kanyabayonga, is the scene of violent clashes where the Congolese armed forces are trying to contain the advance of the M23 rebels. The fighting, concentrated mainly around Hutuwe, testifies to the determination of both sides to maintain control of the territory. Lieutenant Reagan Mbuyi Kalonji, spokesperson for operations in the Northern Front, confirms that the front lines remain unchanged, under the control of the FARDC.
The displacement of populations fleeing combat zones continues, worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region. Civil society sources report that bombs were dropped by rebels near the Alimbongo General Hospital, forcing the evacuation of patients to other safer medical facilities. This insecurity situation compromises access to health care for local populations.
The conflict in North Kivu reveals once again the fragility of the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Clashes between armed forces and rebel groups persist, hampering peacebuilding and development efforts in the region. It is urgent that political and military actors engage in constructive dialogue to end this escalation of violence and work together to stabilize North Kivu.
In conclusion, the situation in North Kivu remains worrying with persistent clashes between the armed forces and the M23 rebels. The security of civilian populations is threatened, while the humanitarian crisis is worsening. It is imperative that concrete measures are taken to put an end to this violence and guarantee the security and well-being of the inhabitants of the region.