2014 North Kivu offensive

On 30 June[1] or 2 July[2] 2014, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and United Nations forces launched an offensive against rebel groups in the Masisi and Walikale territories, part of the North Kivu province, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

2014 North Kivu offensive
Part of Kivu conflict

Map of offensive
Date30 June/2 July – 10 August 2014
Location
Result Congolese and UN victory
Territorial
changes
Walikale–Masisi road liberated from rebel control
Belligerents
 Democratic Republic of the Congo
United Nations MONUSCO
Alliance of Patriots for a Free and Sovereign Congo (APCLS)
Mai-Mai Sheka (NDC)
Commanders and leaders
United Nations Felix Basse Janvier Kaheribi
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 23 surrendered
20,000 people displaced

Offensive

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The operation was launched simultaneously from Walikale and Kashebere towards Kibua. By 3 July armed forces have already liberated Mungazi, Kibati and Ishunga in Luberi territory.[3] On 10 July army reported that Kibua and Bunyampuli have been recaptured. On 28 July MONUSCO spokesman claimed that army controlled Hihama and Utunda areas and mining area of Angoa.[4] On 4 August militiamen returned to the region following withdrawal of armed forces. On 8 August armed forces again launched offensive clashing with NDC in Angowa and Kabombo.[1] On 9 August armed forces captured Angowa on Walikale-Kisangani road.[5] On 10 August armed forces recaptured Kabombo. NDC militiamen have withdrawn north of Osso river towards Lubero territory.[6] Operation resulted in liberation of the Kashebere-Mpofi-Walikale axis including former stronghold of Buniyampuli and the Kibua-Pinga axis. 23 Mai-Mai Sheka fighters surrendered.[2]

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