Title: Armed attacks on the Walikale-Kisangani road: an alarming situation
Introduction:
The road linking Walikale to Kisangani has been the scene of numerous armed attacks in recent months. The territorial civil society of Walikale recently revealed worrying statistics, recording eight cases of attacks with injuries in the space of ten months. This situation endangers the safety of traders and agents of the Alpha Mines company who use this route. Faced with this increase in violence, civil society in Walikale calls on the territorial authorities and security services to act quickly to dismantle this criminal network and restore tranquility in the region.
Details of the attacks:
According to civil society reports, the latest attack took place recently on the Mubi-Logu-Bisié section of the Wassa group. Armed men robbed a traders’ vehicle coming from Walikale, injuring the driver and taking away valuable goods. This attack is in addition to previous ones, which also targeted the vehicles of traders and Alpha Mines agents. Among the reported incidents, we can cite that which occurred in Mayiwamo, where four armed bandits attacked a vehicle and injured the driver.
Call to action:
Civil society in Walikale highlights the lack of involvement of territorial authorities and security forces in the fight against these attacks. According to Fiston Misona, president of Walikale civil society, it is necessary to dismantle this criminal network to ensure the safety of residents of the region. He calls on the authorities to take concrete measures to put an end to this worrying situation.
Conclusion:
The increase in armed attacks on the Walikale-Kisangani road is a problem that requires an immediate response. The safety of traders and Alpha Mines agents is at stake, and it is essential that territorial authorities and security services take action to dismantle this criminal network. Civil society in Walikale warns against the authorities’ laxity and calls for urgent action to restore tranquility in the region. It is essential to guarantee the safety of people using this route and to put an end to this wave of armed attacks.