The article I found talks about current events in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), more specifically the round table organized by the government to assess the state of siege in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, in the east of the country. This initiative is welcomed by the urban civil society of Goma, which expresses its expectations vis-à-vis this meeting.
Civil society hopes that this round table will put an end to the state of siege, which was established in May 2021 by President Tshisekedi in these two provinces. She believes that the military should focus only on security issues, not provide total management and administration.
According to Marrion Ngavo Kambale, president of civil society in Goma, it is essential that the military and the government impose peace with arms and put an end to the action of armed and terrorist groups. They also ask for a special audit to be carried out on the management of the province during the state of siege. In addition, they want the establishment of a state of emergency to allow the military and the authorities to take decisions without the approval of the National Assembly and the Senate.
The objective of this round table is therefore to find new solutions to pacify the region and restore normal traffic in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. It is obvious that security and stability issues are paramount for the population of these regions, who have been living in a climate of violence and insecurity for many years.
In conclusion, this round table on the state of siege in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri in the DRC shows that government authorities are aware of the security challenges and are seeking solutions to overcome them. Civil society in Goma expresses its expectations and hopes that this meeting will put an end to the state of siege and establish peace and stability in these provinces. It is crucial that all actors involved work together to find lasting solutions and ensure a peaceful future for this troubled region