Bitima

Bitima
Bitima is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bitima
Bitima
Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 4°21′11″N 28°37′33″E / 4.35306°N 28.62583°E / 4.35306; 28.62583
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
ProvinceHaut-Uele
TerritoryDungu
ChiefdomWando
ClimateAw

Bitima is a village situated in Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

History

LRA attacked Bitima in September 2008.[1] Due to the presence of LRA, the locals fled Nabiapai, Gangura, Yambio, and Makpandu in South Sudan in September and October 2008.[2] LRA stormed Bitima on 25 December 2008 as part of 2008 Christmas massacres, killing 13 people.[3] The locals who sought refuge in South Sudan returned to the village in April and May 2009 due to the presence of FARDC.[2]

Economy

The villagers heavily rely on the agricultural sector by harvesting rice, peanuts, corn, cassava, vegetables, and sweet potatoes.[4]

Education

There is a primary school in Bitima. LRA burned the school on an unknown date.[5]

Healthcare

Bitima has a health center. In August 2010, the health center was closed.[6]

Infrastructure

There is a border post in Bitima manned by FARDC soldiers.[7]

References

  1. ^ Human Rights Watch, Human Rights Watch. "LRA Attacks in Haut Uele District, Northern Congo, September 2008 – September 2010". hrw.org. Human Rights Watch. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Solidarités International & UNICEF 2010, p. 5.
  3. ^ Global Terrorism Database, Global Terrorism Database. "INCIDENT SUMMARY:200812250005". start.umd.edu. University of Maryland. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  4. ^ Solidarités International & UNICEF 2010, pp. 14–15.
  5. ^ OXFAM (2009). RD Congo: Rapport de mission à Bitima, 3 novembre 2009 (PDF) (Report). p. 3. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  6. ^ Solidarités International & UNICEF 2010, p. 13.
  7. ^ ACP, ACP. "Plaidoyer pour le renforcement des agents de l'ordre au poste frontalier de Bitima". acp.cd. Agence Congolaise de Presse. Retrieved 22 May 2024.

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