Bitima | |
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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 |
Bitima is a village situated in Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
LRA 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]
The villagers heavily rely on the agricultural sector by harvesting rice, peanuts, corn, cassava, vegetables, and sweet potatoes. [4]
There is a primary school in Bitima. LRA burned the school on an unknown date. [5]
Bitima has a health center. In August 2010, the health center was closed. [6]
There is a border post in Bitima manned by FARDC soldiers. [7]
Bitima | |
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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 |
Bitima is a village situated in Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
LRA 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]
The villagers heavily rely on the agricultural sector by harvesting rice, peanuts, corn, cassava, vegetables, and sweet potatoes. [4]
There is a primary school in Bitima. LRA burned the school on an unknown date. [5]
Bitima has a health center. In August 2010, the health center was closed. [6]
There is a border post in Bitima manned by FARDC soldiers. [7]