Title: Persistent Insecurity in Eastern Congo Despite State of Siege: A Call for Help from Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo
Introduction :
In eastern Congo, the security situation remains worrying despite efforts to remedy it. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, during a visit to Butembo to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Bishop Sikuli Paluku’s Episcopate, expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress. In this article, we will look at Cardinal Ambongo’s statements and the call for help to deal with the persistent insecurity in this region.
Words of despair in the face of insecurity:
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa, took advantage of his visit to Butembo to express his concern over the persistence of insecurity in eastern Congo. Despite the establishment of a state of siege, he notes that the situation has not changed significantly. He deplores this state of affairs and calls on the Lord to come to the aid of his people who suffer from this persistent insecurity.
A broken hope for the Congolese people:
As a pastor, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo hoped to find a people out of crisis when he returned to the region. Unfortunately, he finds that the situation has even gotten worse over the past three years. He deplores the setback and the suffering endured by the Congolese people, who continue to live in fear and insecurity. He expresses his frustration with this reality and calls for urgent action to address this crisis.
Tribute to the resistance of the people of Butembo-Beni:
During the celebration of the silver jubilee of the episcopate of Bishop Sikuli Paluku, Cardinal Ambongo praised the resistance and resilience of the people of Butembo-Beni in the face of the various crises they have gone through. He recalls that since the consecration of Bishop Sikuli Paluku, the country has been divided and the diocese has experienced many crises and violence. He warns against the theory of balkanization and calls on the Congolese people to wake up to preserve the unity of the country.
Conclusion :
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo’s visit to Butembo highlighted the persistence of insecurity in eastern Congo, despite the state of siege. His words of despair and his call for help underline the urgency of acting to put an end to this situation. It is time for all stakeholders to mobilize to guarantee the security of the Congolese people and restore peace in the region.
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