Title: Press review: Assessment of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri
Introduction :
As part of the ongoing assessment of the state of siege that is in force in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a round table has been set up by President Félix Tshisekedi . The newspapers report on the discussions and the various options considered during this important meeting.
The maintenance, requalification or lifting of the state of siege:
The daily L’Avenir reports that the round table aims to determine whether the state of siege in place should be maintained, reclassified or completely lifted. President Tshisekedi stressed the importance of taking a decision based on an accurate assessment of the situation in order to guarantee the security of the entire nation.
The commissions in charge of the evaluation:
According to Le Potentiel, three commissions were formed during the opening of the round table. The first commission is responsible for evaluating the maintenance of the state of siege, the second studies the possibility of requalifying it, while the third looks into the lifting of the state of siege. The recommendations of these commissions will have to take into account the socio-political and security context, in view of the next elections.
Resolutions subject to the authority of the Chairman:
La Tempête des Tropiques explains that the recommendations and resolutions that will emanate from this round table will be submitted to the authority of President Tshisekedi who will then make the final decision. If the state of siege is lifted, the civil governors in office before its establishment will resume their functions for the remainder of the legislature.
A late but necessary assessment:
La Prospérité stresses that this assessment comes more than two years after the establishment of the state of siege. President Tshisekedi recalled that this exceptional measure was intended to guarantee the security of the populations and restore lasting peace. Prime Minister Sama Lukonde also recalled the efforts made by the government to put an end to insecurity, in particular through roaming missions in the provinces concerned.
Conclusion :
The round table on the evaluation of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri marks an important stage in the decision-making process concerning the continuation or the end of this exceptional regime. The resulting recommendations and resolutions will have a major impact on the security and stability of the region, as well as on the upcoming electoral process