The end-of-year holiday period is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for the population of several localities in Masisi territory, it is overshadowed by a high cost of living and a precarious socio-economic situation. Indeed, since Thursday, violent fighting between local armed groups and M23 rebels has broken out in the region, thus worsening the deterioration of the situation.
The clashes led to a complete shutdown of road traffic between Sake-Mushaki-Masisi-centre and Sake-Karuba-Ngungu, making the region practically inaccessible. In addition, the Goma-Masisi road is also impassable, further complicating the situation for the local population.
Faced with this reality, life has become very difficult for the inhabitants of Masisi. Basic necessities are becoming scarce on the markets and those that are available are seeing their prices double. This situation is all the more worrying during this period of preparation for the end-of-year holidays, when the population aspires to a certain abundance and moments of joy. Unfortunately, it is with total timidity that the local population prepares to celebrate these festivities.
Local civil society deplores this situation and calls on the military governor to act quickly to reconquer areas occupied by armed groups and restore lines of communication. The population needs help to access essential goods and hopes that measures will be taken to alleviate their distress.
In this precarious environment, solidarity between residents is essential to face these difficulties. Despite the circumstances, it is important to remain strong and united to get through this difficult time.
It is hoped that steps will be taken quickly to end the fighting and restore stability in the Masisi region. The population deserves to live in more favorable conditions, especially during the end-of-year holidays, where magic and happiness should predominate.
In conclusion, the precarious socio-economic situation in the Masisi region during the end-of-year holidays is very worrying. The population faces a high cost of living and difficulty accessing essential goods. It is necessary that measures be taken to end the fighting and restore stability in the region, so that residents can celebrate the festivities in conditions more conducive to joy and happiness.