**The agricultural locality of Supa Kalau: a crucial security and development issue**
Located just 15 kilometers southeast of the town of Beni, the locality of Supa Kalau is shaken by persistent pockets of insecurity. Indeed, this area, which is part of the Buliki grouping in the North Kivu province, faces major security challenges, due to its proximity to local armed groups and ADF rebels.
Supa Kalau is surrounded by potentially dangerous villages and territories: to the east, the village of Mangolikene and the Semuliki River, to the north, the Mayangose Forest as well as the Virunga National Park, and to the south, the villages of Muranzi, Muthohu and Kuba. Despite the presence of certain military positions of the FARDC and the Ugandan army (UPDF) in the region, this surveillance is not sufficient to stem the flow of ADF rebels.
The residents of Supa Kalau, mainly farmers, face a constant threat to their lives and property. Repeated attacks by the ADF have caused the deaths of numerous farmers and created a climate of fear and uncertainty in the region. In addition, basic infrastructure such as schools and health facilities were destroyed during these attacks, leaving the population without access to essential services.
Faced with this critical situation, local authorities have launched an urgent appeal to the government to strengthen military personnel in the area. It is imperative to ensure the safety of the inhabitants of Supa Kalau and to allow a return to normal life in this fertile region suitable for agriculture.
In addition to the security issue, it is also vital to think about the reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure to promote the economic and social development of Supa Kalau. The rehabilitation of schools and health centers is essential to guarantee a better future for the inhabitants of this locality devastated by violence.
In conclusion, the situation in Supa Kalau is alarming and requires immediate and coordinated action from the relevant authorities. The safety of residents must be the top priority, while ensuring their well-being and reconstruction. Supa Kalau, despite its challenges, has enormous agricultural and human potential that deserves to be preserved and developed for the benefit of all.