The village of Kanyamutsitsa, located in the territory of Beni in North Kivu, was the scene of a new bloody attack by terrorists from the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF) on the night of Thursday June 1 to Friday June 2, 2023. According to local authorities, at least nine civilians were killed in this attack, and several people are missing. The ADF also caused material damage by looting the property of the civilian population.
Civil society and the authorities firmly condemn this new implacable violence by the ADF, which seems to be revenge following the destruction of one of their camps in the area. The president of civil society, Roger Wangeve, calls on the army to intensify patrols to put an end to this human slaughter.
However, this attack is part of a series of attacks that have taken place in the region for several years. Despite the efforts of the army and the international community, the ADF continue to sow terror and violence in the Beni region. Security remains a major challenge in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In addition, the Democratic Republic of the Congo also faces other challenges, such as food security, political crisis and justice. The country has also been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, which has exacerbated the vulnerability of the population in an already difficult context.
In short, it is important that the Congolese authorities work closely with the international community to face these challenges. The security of civilian populations must be an absolute priority, and a sustained commitment is needed to get out of this difficult situation.