ADF rebels, hunted by joint operations of the Congolese and Ugandan armies in the Irumu territory, are advancing towards the Mambasa forest. This displacement is leading to population movements and a paralysis of agricultural activities, as reported by local civil society actors on Monday, July 22.
The rebels, fleeing military pressure in the chiefdom of Walesse Vonkutu, are trying to resettle in the neighbouring territory of Mambasa. On Friday, a group of ADF was seen by the population crossing the Lolwa-Mungamba road around 5pm, causing a massive displacement of residents from several villages in the area.
Agricultural activities are almost completely paralyzed, with residents fearing ambushes by the rebels. The NGO Convention for the Respect of Human Rights expresses its deep concern about this advance of the ADF away from the borders with Uganda and towards the interior of the country, leading to incessant displacement of the population.
The NGO calls on the government to deploy the army to counter this armed group before it reaches Mambasa and to implement all necessary means to dismantle them.
"We must review the agreements signed with Uganda concerning these joint FARDC-UPDF operations. It is also essential to find ways to stop the ADF and reorganize our army in order to put an end to this war imposed by the rebels," said Christophe Munyanderu, coordinator of the NGO Convention for the Respect of Human Rights.
In disarray, the ADF rebels are now operating in small groups in various localities in the Irumu and Mambasa territories, further complicating the security situation in the region.
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