The situation in some villages in the territory of Popokabaka, in the province of Kwango, is worrying. The Mobondo, a criminal gang operating in the region, continue to inflict violence on the local population. The men, young and old, suffer three machete blows to the face each morning, and any captive who refuses to receive these three blows is threatened with beheading. Despite attempts by the Congolese authorities to bring the phenomenon under control, the situation seems to be getting worse, with the criminals covering their heads with red tape and carrying firearms. This situation raises many questions about the real control of the security forces in this region, located only a few kilometers from the capital Kinshasa.
The Congolese government must take swift and effective measures to guarantee the safety of the local population in the face of these acts of violence. The authorities must work to dismantle criminal groups, put in place preventive measures and strengthen the security forces in the region. It is also important to set up social rehabilitation programs for criminals who surrender to the authorities.
This is not only a question of security, but also of the protection of fundamental human rights. The acts perpetrated by the Mobondo are inhuman and constitute a flagrant violation of human rights. The international community must support the efforts of the Congolese authorities to combat this violence and guarantee the security and fundamental rights of the local population.
In short, the Congolese authorities must redouble their efforts to put an end to the acts of violence committed by the Mobondo in the Popokabaka region. The safety and fundamental human rights of the local population must be protected. It is time to act effectively for peace and security in the region