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Bunyakiri | |
|---|---|
 Nyamirwa River In Bunyakiri, September 2014 | |
  Bunyakiri | |
| Coordinates: 2°00′12″S 29°05′08″E / 2.00333°S 29.08556°E | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | South Kivu |
| Territory | Kalehe |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Bunyakiri is a town located in the high plateau of Kalehe Territory in the South Kivu Province in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Bunyakiri is nearby the Bulehe and Mulamba villages.[1][2][3] It is mainly inhabited by Tembo, Havu, Twa and Hunde ethnic groups.[4][5]
The region boasts expansive tracts of fertile land and a favorable climate, making it conducive to agriculture. Local farmers cultivate various crops, including coffee. The region is known for producing high-quality coffee beans. Apart from coffee, other crops grown in the area include maize, beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, eggplants, bananas, and vegetables.[6][7]
For over three decades, Bunyakiri has been plagued by persistent violence. Multiple armed groups operate in the region, engaging in illegal mining, extortion, and violence against local communities. By the end of October 2018, the conflict had compelled over 12,000 households of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to abandon their homes, as reported by the World Food Programme.[8][9][10][11]
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- ^ "Women fight hunger with agriculture in Congo". United Methodist News Service. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ^ "Sud-Kivu : environ 12 000 ménages de déplacés et familles d'accueil assistés par les humanitaires". Radio Okapi (in French). 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
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