The Urban Youth Council and the Collective of Citizen Movements of Goma (North Kivu) recently organized a peaceful march to denounce the passivity of the EAC troops in the M23 war. Armed with Congolese flags and banners, these young people demonstrated calmly and handed over a memorandum to those responsible for the EAC force.
Trésor Katoto, president of the Goma urban youth council, expressed their frustration with the behavior of the EAC troops: instead of supporting the Congolese forces and patriots fighting against the M23, these troops seem to be an obstacle . He believes that this creates a free hand allowing the M23 to resupply itself with men and weapons from Rwanda and Uganda. The memorandum was handed over to the EAC military authorities, who undertook to pass it on to the political level.
This protest raises questions about the involvement of the EAC force in the M23 conflict. The young demonstrators demand a clear answer regarding the role of the EAC and call for concrete actions to support the Congolese forces in their fight against the rebels.
This peaceful march illustrates the commitment and determination of Congolese youth to defend the sovereignty of their country and to demand accountability from the regional forces involved in the conflict. It also highlights the need for coherent regional cooperation to foster peace and security in the Great Lakes region.
It is essential that the concerns of young protesters are heard and that concrete measures are taken to support Congolese forces in their fight against rebel movements. The stability of the Great Lakes region depends largely on the cooperation and commitment of neighboring countries to combat armed groups and promote peace.
The peaceful march in Goma highlights the importance of giving Congolese youth a voice in political decisions and allowing them to actively participate in building a peaceful and prosperous future for their country. His call to action aims to elicit a positive response from political and military authorities to ensure security and stability in the region.
It is crucial that the situation in the DRC continues to be closely monitored, in order to ensure respect for human rights, the protection of civilians and the promotion of peace in the region. The mobilization of young people and citizen movements is an encouraging sign of the commitment of the Congolese population to peace and the development of their country.