On 30 June or 2 July 2014, the

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and

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forces launched an offensive against rebel groups in the Masisi and Walikale territories, part of the

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province, in the eastern

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(DRC).

Offensive

The operation was launched simultaneously from Walikale and Kashebere towards Kibua. By 3 July armed forces have already liberated Mungazi, Kibati and Ishunga in Luberi territory. On 10 July army reported that Kibua and Bunyampuli have been recaptured. On 28 July MONUSCO spokesman claimed that army controlled Hihama and Utunda areas and mining area of Angoa. On 4 August militiamen returned to the region following withdrawal of armed forces. On 8 August armed forces again launched offensive clashing with NDC in Angowa and Kabombo.Nord-Kivu : la population fuit les affrontements entre l’armée et les Maï-Maï Cheka
8 August 2014 On 9 August armed forces captured Angowa on Walikale-Kisangani road. On 10 August armed forces recaptured Kabombo. NDC militiamen have withdrawn north of Osso river towards Lubero territory.Nord-Kivu: les FARDC délogent les Maï-Maï Cheka de Kabombo
11 August 2014 Operation resulted in liberation of the Kashebere-Mpofi-Walikale axis including former stroghold of Buniyampuli and the Kibua-Pinga axis. 23 Mai-Mai Sheka fighters surrendered.Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
25 September 2014

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