Bitima
Bitima is a village situated in Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
LRA attacked Bitima in September 2008. Due to the presence of LRA, the locals fled Nabiapai, Gangura, Yambio, and Makpandu in South Sudan in September and October 2008. LRA stormed Bitima on 25 December 2008 as part of 2008 Christmas massacres, killing 13 people. The locals who sought refuge in South Sudan returned to the village in April and May 2009 due to the presence of FARDC.
Economy
The villagers heavily rely on the agricultural sector by harvesting rice, peanuts, corn, cassava, vegetables, and sweet potatoes.
Education
There is a primary school in Bitima. LRA burned the school on an unknown date.
Healthcare
Bitima has a health center. In August 2010, the health center was closed.
Infrastructure
There is a border post in Bitima manned by FARDC soldiers.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Solidarités International & UNICEF 2010, p. 5.
- ^ Global Terrorism Database, Global Terrorism Database. "INCIDENT SUMMARY:200812250005". start.umd.edu. University of Maryland. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Solidarités International & UNICEF 2010, pp. 14–15.
- ^ OXFAM (2009). RD Congo: Rapport de mission à Bitima, 3 novembre 2009 (PDF) (Report). p. 3. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Solidarités International & UNICEF 2010, p. 13.
- ^ 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.
Bibliography
- Solidarités International; UNICEF (2010). RD Congo: RRMP HUBU - DIAGNOSTIC MULTISECTORIEL « MSA LIGHT », BITIMA, 26-28 AOÛT 2010 (PDF) (Report).