Title: “Physical control of the FARDC in Ituri: a crucial step in the reorganization of the Congolese army”
Introduction :
Since last March, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have begun a process of physical control within their ranks. After the province of North Kivu, it is the turn of Ituri, located in the east of the country, to comply with this operation to identify Congolese soldiers. Launched on Thursday July 13, 2023 in Bunia, capital of Ituri, this initiative of the military governor, Lieutenant General Johnny Luboya N’kashama, aims to reorganize and better support the Congolese army in all the provinces of the country. .
A pressing need for military reorganization
In the province of Ituri, where the state of siege is in force, the restructuring of the Congolese army is an urgent necessity. Indeed, the military manpower in this region has been identified as the province’s Achilles’ heel. In order to remedy this situation, the military governor of Ituri deployed teams of officers from the General Inspectorate on the ground to carry out the physical control of the soldiers present in the three defense zones of the province.
An initiative hailed by the authorities
Lieutenant General Johnny Luboya N’kashama, who was the first to submit to biometric identification, welcomed this initiative launched by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi. This is a crucial step to better assess the military personnel in Ituri and thus strengthen the structure and performance of the Congolese army. All commanders and soldiers present in the province are called upon to go through this physical check and be identified.
Duration and stakes of the operation
Under the supervision of General Alexis Mutombo, head of the delegation of the FARDC General Inspectorate for the control of military personnel in Ituri, this operation will take place over a period of 21 days. During this period, each soldier will be subjected to rigorous biometric identification in order to guarantee the reliability of the data collected. This approach will make it possible to have a clear and precise vision of the military personnel in Ituri and to put in place appropriate measures to optimize its operation.
Conclusion :
Physical control within the FARDC in Ituri represents a crucial step in the reorganization of the Congolese army. This military identification operation aims to strengthen the structure and performance of the army in this eastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Thanks to this approach, the authorities will now be able to have a precise vision of the military personnel in Ituri and put in place appropriate measures for better support of the Congolese army in all the provinces of the country.