The difficulties of displaced civilians in the Babyali-Tchabi chiefdom in the DRC
Since 2020, civilians who have left their villages in the Babyali-Tchabi chiefdom due to the horrors of war have faced enormous difficulties in returning to their localities. These displaced people, mainly from Komanda in the Walendu-Bindi chiefdom and from the town of Bunia, are struggling to find means of transport to return to Tchabi.
According to Étienne Babanilau, head of the Babyali-Tchabi chiefdom, there are seven villages where people want to return home but do not have the necessary means to do so. He calls on the provincial government to take measures to facilitate the repatriation of these people to Tchabi.
As the security situation is relatively calm in several villages, many displaced people express the desire to return to their homes. After two years of abandonment due to repeated incursions by Ugandan terrorists from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and their allies, some residents began to return to the Babyali-Tchabi chiefdom at the end of 2022.
However, the major challenge remains access to transport for these displaced persons. Without adequate means to return home, they remain in uncertainty and discomfort. It is crucial that the provincial government take concrete steps to address this issue and facilitate the return of displaced civilians to the Babyali-Tchabi chiefdom.
The consequences of war and forced displacement are devastating for affected communities. In addition to the difficulties related to transport, these populations must also face challenges such as the loss of their property, the destruction of infrastructure and psychological trauma.
It is essential that the international community support the DRC in its efforts to solve the problems of the internally displaced and to promote stability and reconciliation in the country. Particular attention must be paid to the needs of displaced civilians, to enable them to rebuild their lives and regain a sense of security and normality.
In conclusion, civilians displaced in the Babyali-Tchabi chiefdom in the DRC face many difficulties in returning to their localities. It is essential that the provincial government take measures to facilitate their return by providing them with appropriate means of transport. The reconstruction and reintegration of these displaced communities is essential to foster stability and reconciliation in the region