News in Beni, North Kivu: an alarming increase in burglaries and insecurity
Beni, in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is facing a worrying situation. In the past two months, nine people have lost their lives in nearly 850 burglaries. The president of the Beni company, Pépin Kavota, expressed his deep concern about this wave of crime during a press briefing last Wednesday.
Despite the state of siege in force in the region, Kavota believes that the expected results in terms of security have not been achieved. He called for the lifting of this exceptional measure in order to find more effective solutions to fight against the insecurity which reigns in the city.
In addition to security issues, the population of Beni also has to deal with growing socio-economic difficulties. A decision by the mayor of the city resulted in a 100% increase in the price of a 20-litre container of water at the standpipe, from 50 to 100 Congolese francs. This decision is denounced by civil society, which considers that it aggravates the suffering of the population already affected by insecurity and poverty.
In addition, residents of Beni experience recurrent power disruptions. Civil society points to the instability, the poor quality of the current and the high prices of electricity supplied by the company Energie du Kivu (ENK).
Faced with this alarming situation, it is essential that local and national authorities take concrete measures to guarantee the safety of the inhabitants of Beni and improve their quality of life. The fight against insecurity and the implementation of measures to solve the socio-economic problems encountered by the population must be absolute priorities.
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