take a look at the conflict between different factions in Masisi, North-Kivu that last from friday 19 to monday 22 May. Tensions have been surging between Nyatura and Janvier Kalahiri’s APCLS, and the fighting swept through sevral commnunities in Nyamaboko 1er, resulting in burning dwellings and displacement of people to safe areas.
Hostilities erupted in the villages of Kazinga, Makondero, Kabingu, Katsihiro and Bitoyi, pitted Nyatura/FF, Nyatura Abazungu, Nyatura FDDH, Nyatura Kubohoza and Janvier Kalahiri’s APCLS against one another. Local observers suggest the confrontations could be related to a turf war playing out for control of key regions.
Facing this alarming situation, Masisi’s MP Alexis Bahunga denounced the hostilities and appealed to the Governor of the province for intervention. He proposed sending a special FARDC unit to secure the population and put an end to this cycle of violence.
Bahunga also expressed his support for a forum organised by the Administrator of the Masisi territory, brought together the parties in conflict and local notables. He strongly encouraged the belligerents to immediately put an halt to the hostilities and join the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Reintegration and Stabilization (DDR-CS) program, with the goal of achieving a lasting peace in the Masisi territory.
