Battle of Uvira (1997)

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:First_Congo_War
gptkbp:aftermath increased instability in the region
displacement of local population
gptkbp:casualties high civilian casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Rwandan_Patriotic_Army
gptkb:Congolese_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:date gptkb:1997
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations limited intervention
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Kalemie
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Uvira (1997)
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Rwandan_Genocide
gptkbp:is_characterized_by urban combat
heavy artillery use
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Detective
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:mass_graves
gptkb:UN_peacekeepers
gptkb:social_unrest
gptkb:war
military alliances
political instability
peace negotiations
ceasefire agreements
ethnic tensions
human rights violations
military strategies
regional conflicts
local militias
diplomatic efforts
foreign governments
arms trafficking
international humanitarian law
militia groups
refugee crises
international sanctions
refugee movements
foreign mercenaries
international law violations
displacement camps
local government forces
international NG Os
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
General Paul Kagame
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:charity
gptkbp:location gptkb:Uvira
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:First_Congo_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Bukavu
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Second_Congo_War
gptkbp:result victory for Rwandan forces
gptkbp:significance strategic control of Uvira
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement