Road Traffic Resumes on RN4 After ADF Rebel Incursion in Ituri

The strategic RN4 highway, a vital artery for commerce and movement in the Ituri province, has reopened for normal traffic flow. This return to normalcy on the Komanda-Luna axis is a welcome development after a day of severe disruption caused by the ADF rebels' incursion into Ndimo-Koto village.

The swift intervention by the Forces armées de la République Démocratique du Congo (FARDC) has been lauded by local human rights activists. Their timely action is credited with preventing a more widespread crisis and ensuring the quick restoration of traffic, a lifeline for the region's economy and its people.

However, the shadow of the attack lingers as over a dozen individuals, primarily farmers and women, remain hostages. The ongoing military operations in the Ndimo-Koto area aim to secure their release, a critical task that underscores the persistent security challenges in the region. The local population's cooperation in providing timely intelligence to the armed forces is crucial in these efforts.

This incident highlights the ongoing struggle against armed groups in eastern DRC. While the reopening of the road is a positive step, the ultimate goal remains the complete eradication of these threats and the assurance of safety and security for all citizens. The resilience of the people of Ituri in the face of adversity is once again on display.

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We, population local, continue to ask the army to do everything possible to free the hostages held by the ADF. We also urge the population to provide information in a timely manner to the armed forces, so that they can rout these rebels.