News: The youth of Goma demonstrate against the presence of EAC troops in the DRC
In the city of Goma, young people are mobilizing through the collective of citizen movements, the Urban Youth Council and other social forces to express their disagreement with the presence of East African Community (EAC) troops on Congolese soil. According to them, this regional force is seen as useless and hindering the action of self-defense groups on the front line.
In a declaration, the youth clearly expresses their position by affirming that peace in the DRC will come neither from the West nor from the East, but from their own awareness and responsibility. They warn the EAC troops by giving them a 7-day ultimatum to observe their behavior on the front lines. If no action is taken, the young people undertake to increase large-scale actions against the EAC teams in town in order to force them to leave.
The youth of Goma insist on the suffering caused by the war and the need to save their homeland, the only one they have. The demonstrators were repressed and two activists were briefly arrested before being released. Colonel Job Alisa managed to calm things down and supervise the demonstrators while assuring them that their demands would be taken into account.
This mobilization of the youth of Goma against the presence of EAC troops highlights a deep concern about the presence of foreign forces on Congolese soil. Young people express their desire to take control of their own destiny and work to build lasting peace in their country.
It is important to note that these demonstrations also highlight the need for dialogue and mutual understanding between the different actors involved in the search for stability in the DRC. The youth of Goma are calling for collective awareness and accountability of all national and regional actors to achieve the long-awaited peace.
In conclusion, the mobilization of the youth of Goma against the presence of EAC troops reflects a deep desire to take charge of their future and to actively work for peace in their country. These demonstrations highlight the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between the different actors, national and regional, to achieve a lasting and peaceful solution in the DRC.