Title: How to protect yourself from insecurity in Beni: Focus on self-defense
Introduction :
The town of Beni, located in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is facing an increase in insecurity and violence perpetrated by ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) rebels. Faced with this alarming situation, the citizen movement “Lisanga Pona Congo Ya Sika” (LPKS) is working to raise awareness among the population on the importance of self-defense. In this article, we will highlight the actions of this movement and the importance of self-defense in the fight against insecurity.
The role of the “Lisanga Pona Congo Ya Sika” movement:
The “Lisanga Pona Congo Ya Sika” movement has taken the initiative to increase awareness of self-defense as a legitimate means of protecting oneself against attacks in the Beni region. During a recent rally, the movement called on the population to be vigilant and stressed the importance of learning self-defense techniques to defend oneself in the event of an attack. Josué Ekole, member of the movement, explains that self-defense is a right for everyone and that the population must be able to protect themselves while awaiting the intervention of the competent authorities.
The importance of self-defense in the fight against insecurity:
The increase in insecurity in Beni has created a sense of urgency and fear among the local population. The violence perpetrated by ADF rebels has caused numerous losses of human life. Faced with this situation, self-defense appears to be a legitimate and necessary response to ensure one’s own protection.
Self-defense allows the population to take charge of their security and repel attackers. It requires learning simple and effective defense techniques, such as disarmament, body control and personal protection techniques.
The government’s call for responsibility:
The “Lisanga Pona Congo Ya Sika” movement also takes advantage of its awareness-raising action to urge the Congolese government to fully assume its responsibility by ensuring the protection of the civilian population. Despite the state of siege in place in the region, violence continues to rage, which raises questions about the effectiveness of the measures implemented.
Conclusion :
Faced with growing insecurity in Beni, the “Lisanga Pona Congo Ya Sika” movement plays an important role in raising awareness among the population of the importance of self-defense as a means of self-defense. He calls on the population to be vigilant and learn self-defense techniques to protect their lives and the lives of their loved ones. It is also necessary for the Congolese government to take the necessary measures to ensure the security of the civilian population in the Beni region.. Self-defense can thus constitute a complementary means of dealing with insecurity and strengthening the resilience of citizens.