#DRC #SouthKivu #FARDC_FDNB_FDLR #Twirwaneho
⚠️South_Kivu conflict update: "DRC government coalition is preparing a large offensive against
#AFC_M23" according to local sources.
In
#Mikenge, on June 8 at 10am, an offensive was launched by the
#DRC coalition (
#FARDC,
#FDNB_Imbonerakure,
#FDLR_Wazalendo,
#Mercenaries) against
#Twirwaneho, led by Gen. Charles Sematama, who pushed back the offensive, taking control of
#Mikenge.
In
#Kavimvira, 5 trucks of
#FARDC_FDNB_FDLR troops including white mercenaries, equipment and ammunition entered
#Uvira from
#Bujumbura, taking the direction of the
#Ruzizi Plain towards
#Luvungi.
#AFC_M23 remain in defensive position in
#Katogota.
Traffic is still blocked for the 3rd day at
#Lubarika by Government coalition. Civilians coming from
#Kamanyola traveling towards
#Uvira on
#RN5 are coerced by armed
#FARDC_Wazalendo to pay between 10,000-30,000 CDF ($4-$10) to go through.
In
#Uvira, a fight broke out between
#Wazalendo led by Mai-Mai
#Kamama and Wazalendo led by Mai-Mai
#Mutaga, shooting one of the commanders who is in critical condition. The
#Wazalendo shot and wounded several community, youth and avenue leaders. A youth leader was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition. Heavy and frequent gunshots have been heard yesterday (June 7) in
#Uvira.
In
#Sange, civilians are being extorted, abducted and tortured by
#Wazalendo who are accusing them of collaborating with
#AFC_M23. One avenue leader "Maman Jeanette" was abducted then released a few hours later.
In
#Luvungi &
#Sange, civilians are calling for help but fear reprisal by
#Wazalendo.