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Place in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bitima
Bitima is located in Democratic Republic of the CongoBitimaBitimaLocation 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. 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

  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. ^ 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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