Limited access to humanitarian aid in IDP sites around Goma: A call for intervention from the authorities
In the Goma region of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the humanitarian situation remains worrying for many displaced people. Indeed, according to Gentil Karabuka, president of the civil society of Kisigari, the displaced persons located in the sites of Bulengo, Lushagala, Kanyaruchinya, Eloime, Munigi and Rusayo encounter difficulties in accessing humanitarian aid.
This situation is alarming because many displaced people, who have lived in these camps for more than two years, are struggling to obtain food and other forms of essential assistance. Gentil Karabuka denounces the fact that the assistance seems to be distributed insufficiently, leaving many people suffering and food insecure.
The President of Kisigari Civil Society also expresses his concern about the misperception of some humanitarian organizations that the assistance provided to the displaced is a favor rather than a right. He stresses that the displaced have the right to receive aid adapted to their plight and that it is crucial that the authorities assume their responsibilities to guarantee peace and security in the region.
In addition to difficulties in accessing humanitarian aid, the Goma region continues to face fighting between local militiamen and M23 rebels, which contributes to instability and insecurity. This protracted situation is hampering the ability of the displaced to return home and resume a normal life.
Gentil Karabuka therefore calls on the authorities to work to bring peace to the region, thus allowing the population to regain their autonomy and resume their daily activities. Moreover, it highlights the need to take into account the educational needs of displaced children, highlighting the negative impact of the prolonged absence of schooling on their future.
It is therefore essential to put in place concrete measures to guarantee sufficient access to humanitarian aid and to ensure the safety of displaced populations. The government and humanitarian organizations must work together to meet the basic needs of the displaced and create conditions conducive to their gradual return to their communities of origin