The province of Ituri located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to suffer deadly attacks from suspected Ugandan rebels of the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF). On Sunday June 4, eight bodies of civilians were discovered in the Walese-vonkutu chiefdom, in Irumu territory. These civilians were killed by presumed rebels during terrorist attacks in the localities of Mutuweyi, Malanga and Bekembela on Friday 2 June.
The Convention for the respect of human rights (CRDH) warns of the installation of strongholds of these fighters in this region located near the neighboring province of North Kivu. This organization regrets the resurgence of insecurity in this part of Ituri and condemns the lightness with which the Congolese authorities are handling the ADF file. It invites the population to no longer frequent areas in insecurity and especially their fields.
The situation is therefore worrying in the province of Ituri where the attacks perpetrated by the presumed Ugandan rebels of the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF) are increasing. In Beni, another town in the region, mob justice has reached a new height of brutality in the fight against witchcraft. Moreover, the elections cannot take place without the establishment of a consensual Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), according to the opposition.
Nevertheless, some promising initiatives for the development of the country are emerging, such as the Chrisnovic project, which aims to diversify the Congolese economy. President Tshisekedi, meanwhile, calls for a harmonization of investment projects in order to boost the development of infrastructure in the country.
In short, the DRC is facing a situation of violence, insecurity and political difficulties, but the country is also experiencing positive actions for its development. It remains to be hoped that the authorities will take the necessary measures to guarantee the safety of the population and promote the economic growth of the country.