Article: Physical and biometric control of soldiers in the DRC: an essential measure for national security
In a context marked by violence perpetrated by rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Military Governor of Ituri Province, Lieutenant-General Luboya N’kashama, recently launched an operation to physically and biometric of the active soldiers of the 32nd military region. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with the General Inspectorate of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), aims to establish an accurate census of military personnel in this troubled part of the country.
The main objective of this operation is to strengthen the country’s security by carrying out an in-depth reform of the Congolese army. By controlling the numbers and improving the living conditions of the soldiers, the authorities hope to be able to respond more effectively to internal and external threats. It is essential to have a precise knowledge of the number of active soldiers on the ground, in order to be able to set up defense strategies adapted to the situation.
As part of this control, all soldiers of the 32nd military region are asked to return to their respective units in order to facilitate the process. The Military Governor was the first to submit to this physical verification, thus sending a strong message on the importance of this measure for the integrity of the army.
The implementation of physical and biometric control also guarantees better transparency and fights against possible cases of fraud or absenteeism within the army. It makes it possible to identify active soldiers, check their physical condition and ensure their effective presence in the field.
This initiative comes in a context where the east of the country is facing many security threats, including attacks by ADF rebels and the M23 group, supported by the Rwandan army. It is therefore essential to strengthen the capacities of the Congolese army to face these challenges and guarantee the security of the populations.
In conclusion, the physical and biometric control of the active soldiers of the 32nd military region in the DRC is an essential measure to ensure national security. It will make it possible to establish reliable data on military personnel and strengthen the Congolese army to deal with internal and external threats. This operation will also contribute to improving the transparency and integrity of the army by combating fraud and absenteeism