The “Filimbi” citizen movement denounces the violence perpetrated by the Congolese armed forces against members of the “Wazalendo” sect in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a recent speech, the national coordinator of Filimbi, Mino Bopomi, expressed his deep dismay at this situation where security forces are targeting the civilian population they are supposed to protect.
The Filimbi movement strongly condemns these acts of violence and calls on the Congolese authorities to act to put an end to the impunity enjoyed by those responsible for these crimes. Mino Bopomi stresses that the idea that such carnage could occur anywhere is unacceptable and must not be tolerated.
He also mentions the importance of breaking with the culture of impunity that reigns in the country. According to him, it is essential that all those responsible for these acts are brought to justice, including General Constant Ndima, military governor of North Kivu, who is allegedly involved in previous massacres during Operation “Erase the Picture”.
Filimbi highlights the irresponsibility of the Congolese government in its management of this situation and demands that those responsible, whatever their hierarchical level, be held accountable for their actions.
This situation raises important questions about the protection of human rights in the DRC and highlights the need to end impunity and ensure that all citizens are protected and treated with dignity.
It is essential that the international community takes note of these events and amplifies the voice of citizen movements like Filimbi to put pressure on the Congolese authorities to ensure the protection of the fundamental rights of all citizens.
In conclusion, it is essential to put an end to the violence perpetrated by the Congolese security forces against the civilian population. Steps must be taken to bring those responsible for these acts to justice and ensure that such events do not occur in the future. The Filimbi movement plays a crucial role in denouncing these abuses, and it is essential to support their efforts to promote justice and human rights in the DRC.