The state of siege in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo was at the center of the debates during the recent Round Table chaired by the President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. This exceptional decision, introduced two years and three months ago to deal with the growing insecurity in the region, was widely discussed during the work of the Round Table.
In his opening speech, President Tshisekedi underlined that this exceptional regime was intended to restore the authority of the State and to ensure the security of people and their property. He also recalled that this exceptional regime should not last forever, and asked the participants to take stock of the situation in order to guarantee the survival of the entire nation.
Prime Minister Jean Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge also spoke at the Round Table. He recalled the circumstances which led to the establishment of the state of siege and underlined the actions undertaken by the government to put an end to the insecurity. After carrying out several roaming missions in the provinces concerned, the Prime Minister presented three proposals to the participants: the maintenance of the state of siege, its requalification or its outright lifting.
The work of the Round Table lasted three days and the participants had the opportunity to debate and express their views on these proposals. This meeting was preceded by preparatory work supervised by the Prime Minister in order to gather the opinions and suggestions of the population.
The resolution of the question of the state of siege in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu is of paramount importance for the stability and security of the region. The Round Table made it possible to open up dialogue and find ways of peacefully resolving the crisis. The results of this work will be eagerly awaited, as they will have a significant impact on the future of the population of these provinces.
In conclusion, the Round Table on the state of siege in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu was a crucial moment to discuss the security situation in the region. The participants had the opportunity to express their views on the future of the state of siege and to contribute to the search for lasting solutions to ensure peace and security. The results of this Round Table will have a major impact on the future of the region and its inhabitants