The visit of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan to Bunia, was an opportunity for the governor of Ituri, Lieutenant-General Johnny Luboya N’kashama to issue an ultimatum to the armed groups that operate in his territory. In a firm speech, he proclaimed the will to put an end to impunity and the violation of human rights and warned them by promising to prosecute them before national and international justice if they do not cease their abuses. against the people.
Faced with the growing concern of the civilian population, the governor of Ituri insisted that the objective of this visit was to send a strong message to the executioners who thought they were free by committing crimes against the latter.
To encourage armed groups to accept dialogue, it also offered an opportunity to join the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization (P-DDRCS) program before considering their prosecution.
The governor of Ituri also called on the competent authorities to continue their efforts to put an end to this violence and this impunity which weighs down the security situation in the region.
This announcement comes in a particular context where the Congolese population is worried about the resurgence of attacks perpetrated by armed groups. The recent killings in Ituri and Beni testify to the urgency for the Congolese authorities to put an end to this unsustainable situation.