Battle of Tshikapa (1997)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased instability in the region
Establishment of a transitional government in Congo
gptkbp:artistic_vision Inspiration for artistic works
gptkbp:casualties High civilian casualties
Significant military losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Alliance_of_Democratic_Forces_for_the_Liberation_of_Congo
gptkb:Congolese_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:commemoration Memorials for victims
gptkbp:conflict Challenges in rebuilding the region
gptkbp:consequences Shift in power dynamics in Congo
gptkbp:cultural_impact Changes in local governance
gptkbp:date gptkb:1997
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Strained relations with neighboring countries
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:economic_impact Destruction of local infrastructure
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Kananga
gptkbp:future_prospects Influence on regional politics
gptkbp:historical_analysis Study of military tactics used
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict in the Great Lakes region
gptkbp:historical_records Remembered in local narratives
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in Congolese history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Tshikapa (1997)
gptkbp:impact Displacement of thousands of civilians
gptkbp:international_relations Violations of international humanitarian law
gptkbp:international_response Condemnation of violence
gptkbp:involved Rwandan forces
Ugandan forces
gptkbp:is_debated_in Discussion on military intervention
gptkbp:is_located_in Tshikapa as a transport hub
gptkbp:key_figures Kabila's commanders
Mobutu's generals
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future conflicts in the region
gptkbp:local_support Support from local populations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tshikapa
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines from Rwanda
gptkbp:media_appearances Portrayal in documentaries
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_conflict Attempts at ceasefire negotiations
gptkbp:military_outcome Rebel control of key territories
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms operations
gptkbp:military_unit Various militia groups
gptkbp:outcome Fall of Tshikapa to rebel forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:First_Congo_War
gptkbp:political_party General Mahele Lieko Bokanga
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Mbuji-Mayi
gptkbp:public_perception Varied views on the conflict
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Rwandan_Genocide
gptkb:Second_Congo_War
gptkbp:research_interest Focus of numerous academic studies
gptkbp:result Decisive victory for the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo
gptkbp:significance Contributed to the overthrow of Mobutu Sese Seko
gptkbp:social_issues Reports of atrocities committed
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Tshikapa region
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:writings Featured in historical accounts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:First_Congo_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5