Fatshimetrie: Deadly clashes in the territory of Fizi
The security situation remains alarming in several villages in Fizi territory, plagued by violent clashes between Burundian rebels from Red Tabara and local self-defense groups. The villages of Rugezi, Bigaragara, Kabandja, and others are the scene of recurring violence, leaving the local population in a situation of fear and instability.
According to information collected on the ground, clashes have continued for several days in the Basimunyaka Sud grouping, Lulenge sector. This situation has forced many residents to flee their homes, seeking refuge elsewhere to escape the incessant violence.
Local civil society is sounding the alarm, deploring the growing number of displaced people following armed clashes. More than 682 households have been registered as displaced, a figure that continues to rise as the fighting intensifies.
Jacques Alimasi, president of civil society in the Fizi territory, warns of the seriousness of the situation. It characterizes the actions of the belligerents as serious crimes undermining international security, acts which amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Human rights violations committed in the Fizi Highlands are also vehemently denounced by civil society, which calls for urgent action to end these atrocities.
The administrator of the Fizi territory, Samy Kalonji Badibanga, confirms the progress of the clashes and underlines the importance of peace for the development of the region. He calls for unity and a cessation of hostilities between the different armed groups present in the area.
The Red Tabara, a Burundian militia in exile, are singled out for their involvement in the clashes, collaborating with other local armed groups to sow chaos and terror among the civilian population.
Since the start of the year, deadly clashes have broken out, leading to the displacement of thousands of innocent people who find themselves trapped in this spiral of violence.
It is urgent that concrete measures be taken to put an end to these clashes and guarantee security and stability in the territory of Fizi. Peace is essential to allow residents to live peacefully and rebuild their war-torn community.
In conclusion, the situation in Fizi territory remains critical, and it is imperative that the international community mobilizes to put an end to this senseless violence, in order to allow the civilian population to live in peace and dignity.
End of article.