**Horror strikes again in Bapere, in the Lubero territory, North Kivu: a new bloody attack attributed to the rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) has plunged the region into mourning and terror. Three victims lost their lives during this deadly incursion in Makele, a few kilometers from Mangurejipa, the capital of the sector. These tragic events are part of a spiral of violence that has already cost the lives of twenty-five civilians in the space of just three days.**
The chilling account of an eyewitness reveals the extent of the barbarity inflicted during this violent attack. Armed men, identified as belonging to the ADF rebel group, sowed terror by coldly murdering innocent people and burning down houses. The cruelty and savagery of these acts have marked the minds of the inhabitants, plunging the local community into a deep state of shock and fear.
Bapere Sector Chief Macaire Sivikunulwa confirmed the brutality of the attack, highlighting the unprecedented violence inflicted on local populations. Beyond the loss of life, the attackers deliberately ravaged homes, leaving behind a landscape of desolation and despair. These barbaric acts are intended not only to sow terror, but also to destabilize a region already weakened by armed conflict and recurring violence.
The rebels’ strategy appears to specifically target mining areas, where local populations are held hostage by the constant threat of attacks. The loss of life is in the dozens, highlighting the urgent need for increased military intervention to protect civilians and restore peace in the region. Local authorities, civil society and residents themselves are calling for concerted and determined action by the security forces to put an end to this cycle of unsustainable violence.
Faced with this series of dramas and tragedies, the need for a rapid and effective response becomes imperative. It is crucial to strengthen the military presence and intensify joint operations between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and allied forces to neutralize the terrorist threat and protect civilian populations. Regional and international cooperation is essential to overcome this scourge and offer a safer future to the inhabitants of Bapere and the surrounding regions.
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