2014 North Kivu offensive

In July 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). The joint operation resulted in the liberation of over twenty villages from rebel control, including a mine.[1]

2014 North Kivu offensive
Part of Kivu conflict
DateJuly 2014
Location
Result Congolese and UN victory
Territorial
changes
Over 20 villages liberated from rebel control
Belligerents
 Democratic Republic of the Congo
MONUSCO
Alliance for the Sovereign and Patriotic Congo (APCLH)
Mai Mai Cheka
Commanders and leaders
Felix Basse Janvier Kaheribi
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

References

  1. Military Offensives Free DRC Villages Voice of America. Published 28 July 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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