Bitima Explained

Official Name:Bitima
Pushpin Map:Democratic Republic of the Congo
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Democratic Republic of the Congo
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Haut-Uele
Subdivision Type2:Territory
Subdivision Name2:Dungu
Subdivision Type3:Chiefdom
Subdivision Name3:Wando
Unit Pref:metric
Coordinates:4.3531°N 28.6258°W
Blank Name Sec1:Climate
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Bitima is a village situated in Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

History

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. LRA stormed Bitima on 25 December 2008 as part of 2008 Christmas massacres, killing 13 people.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Human Rights Watch . Human Rights Watch . LRA Attacks in Haut Uele District, Northern Congo, September 2008 – September 2010 . hrw.org . Human Rights Watch . 22 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Global Terrorism Database . Global Terrorism Database . INCIDENT SUMMARY:200812250005 . start.umd.edu . University of Maryland . 22 May 2024.
  3. OXFAM. 2009. RD Congo: Rapport de mission à Bitima, 3 novembre 2009. 3. 22 May 2024.
  4. Web site: ACP . ACP . Plaidoyer pour le renforcement des agents de l’ordre au poste frontalier de Bitima . acp.cd . Agence Congolaise de Presse . 22 May 2024.