Bitima is a village situated in Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Bitima | |
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  Bitima Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 4°21′11″N 28°37′33″E / 4.35306°N 28.62583°E | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | Haut-Uele |
| Territory | Dungu |
| Chiefdom | Wando |
| Climate | Aw |
History
editLRA 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
editThe villagers heavily rely on the agricultural sector by harvesting rice, peanuts, corn, cassava, vegetables, and sweet potatoes.[4]
Education
editThere is a primary school in Bitima. LRA burned the school on an unknown date.[5]
Healthcare
editBitima has a health center. In August 2010, the health center was closed.[6]
Infrastructure
editThere is a border post in Bitima manned by FARDC soldiers.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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
edit- Solidarités International; UNICEF (2010). RD Congo: RRMP HUBU - DIAGNOSTIC MULTISECTORIEL « MSA LIGHT », BITIMA, 26-28 AOÛT 2010 (PDF) (Report).