Title: The commission on the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri: members slam the door to join the commission on the lifting of the exceptional measure
Introduction :
The commission in charge of maintaining the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri is shaken by the resignations of some of its members. The latter have chosen to join the committee on the lifting of this exceptional measure. While the exchanges within the committee lifted progress and arouse different opinions, the differences are more and more striking within the committee maintaining the state of siege. This article will immerse us in the reasons for these resignations and the arguments put forward by the different parties.
Resignations motivated by disagreements:
Some members of the commission maintaining the state of siege chose to slam the door, saying that they were there against their will. They raised points of divergence concerning the origin of the arguments put forward during the exchanges. According to them, it was essential to discuss and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each argument, but their colleagues did not accept this. Alexis Bahunga, elected from Masisi (North Kivu), underlines that some participants wanted to prevent an in-depth debate and thoughtful positions. However, Jacquemin Shabani, delegate of the Presidency, recalls that participation in a commission requires presenting one’s arguments, even if one disagrees with the topic discussed.
The commission’s vision on the lifting of the state of siege:
On the other hand, some members of the commission on the lifting of the state of siege understand the importance of this exceptional measure, but underline that a simple lifting is not enough. Juvénal Munubo, elected national deputy of Walikale (North Kivu), highlights the need to formulate concrete recommendations to ensure the preservation of peace in the region. He insists on the importance of not prolonging meetings indefinitely and of finding lasting solutions to promote stability.
Conclusion :
The commission on the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri is faced with the resignations of some of its members who prefer to join the commission on the lifting of this exceptional measure. The reasons for these resignations are linked to differences within the commission maintaining the state of siege, where some members felt they were prevented from actively participating in the debates and putting forward their arguments. The commission on the lifting of the state of siege emphasizes the need to formulate concrete recommendations to ensure the sustainability of peace in the region. This situation highlights the complex issues facing the authorities in managing the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri