Title: Intercommunity violence in Ibi village: a scourge that threatens the stability of Kinshasa
Introduction:
In a context marked by persistent tensions between the Teke and Yaka communities, the deadly attack perpetrated by the “Mobondo” militia in Ibi village, located 140 km from the center of Kinshasa, tragically cost the lives of two people. This escalation of violence, which mainly targets members of the Teke community, raises serious concerns about the security and stability of the region.
Course of events:
According to the heartbreaking testimony of a survivor, members of the “Mobondo” militia broke into his home, looting possessions such as chickens, ducks and telephones. Their goal was to target the Bateke, who they consider foreigners in their own country. Alerted, the military post located at the Lufimi bridge in Mbankana reacted by deploying the Republican Guard to restore order, but unfortunately, two people lost their lives during this violent attack.
The victims:
Among the deceased were a man of Ecuadorian origin, married to a Muteke woman, who was killed while picking eucalyptus leaves. Seriously injured by machete blows, he died of hemorrhage. The other victim was fleeing on a motorbike in the center of Ibi, but was shot dead before being killed with machetes.
The results:
The rise in this intercommunal violence is worrying, not only for local populations who live in constant fear, but also for farmers in the region. Indeed, this instability threatens food security and could lead to a humanitarian crisis. Furthermore, this violence demonstrates the fragility of the political situation in the DRC, and raises questions about the capacity of the authorities to maintain security and order in certain areas of the country.
Conclusion:
The intercommunity violence in Ibi village, between the Teke and Yaka communities, is unfortunately only one example among many others of the fragility of the situation in the DRC. It is crucial that the authorities do everything possible to put an end to this violence and to preserve security and social cohesion in the country. The stability of Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, depends on it, and only a rapid and effective response will make it possible to avoid an escalation of the situation.