For some time now, the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been very worrying. The eastern provinces, including Ituri, North and South Kivu, North Katanga as well as Kabambare in Maniema, Ango in Bas-Uélé are affected by the violence of armed groups. The western provinces are not spared either, notably Kwamouth in Mai-Ndombe, Batshongo in Kwango, Bagata in Kwilu and Madimba in central Kongo.
The Platform of the opposition, the Common Front for Congo (FCC) spoke out on this security situation and deplores the notorious inability of Félix Tshisekedi, President of the DRC, to preserve the integrity of the national territory and to ensure the safety of people and their property.
From the East to the West of the Congolese country, this political formation severely criticizes the security policy of the Congolese government with an almost thoughtless diplomacy, which according to it, leaves part of the country in the hands of foreign forces without taking into account the protection of their citizens. In its remarks, the Platform of the opposition considers that the Tshisekedi regime has abandoned the country by leaving the contingents of the regional force of the member countries of the East African Community to control the so-called dangerous areas in certain provinces of the east of the country.
Regarding the regional force of the EAC and its mandate which has been renewed until September 08, 2023, the situation is complicated by a growing mistrust between the two parties, under the background of cohabitation with the forces of the M23.
The FCC thus calls on the international community to be impartial by sanctioning the sponsors and the executors of these security violations, as well as for a chaotic management of the DRC characterized in particular by tribalism, corruption, embezzlement and illicit enrichment.
It is therefore urgent that the Congolese authorities take concrete measures to protect their citizens and ensure security throughout the national territory. If these measures are delayed, the consequences could be disastrous for the democracy and the economic future of the country as well as for the Congolese population.