2024-01-10
Continuing our monitoring of current events, today we are addressing an important subject: the violence during the elections which took place in Bunia in December 2023. It is essential to understand the events which took place that day – there in order to shed light on this matter.
The Mudzipela district of the town of Bunia was the scene of serious incidents during the elections of December 20, 2023. Violent clashes broke out between the police and a group of displaced people, leading to unrest and acts of vandalism. At the heart of these incidents is the disappearance of electronic voting devices, a disappearance that raises questions about the integrity of the electoral process.
Faced with this worrying situation, the Sacred Union for the Nation in Ituri launched an appeal to the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to carry out in-depth investigations. The objective is to discover the perpetrators of these acts of violence and to highlight possible electoral fraud.
Lucien Loteni, interim coordinator of the Sacred Union in Ituri, insists on the importance of these investigations. According to him, it is crucial that the CENI gathers sufficient evidence before the publication of the results of the legislative elections. This will ensure the transparency and credibility of the electoral process in the province.
It is necessary for the truth to come out regarding this violence and possible electoral manipulation. Elections are a key moment for a nation, and it is essential that they take place in a climate of peace and respect for democratic rules. The population must be able to have confidence in their electoral system, and it is by carrying out in-depth investigations that we can restore this confidence.
The CENI therefore now has an important responsibility: that of shedding light on these events, unmasking those responsible and taking the necessary measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future. The credibility of our democratic system depends on it.
It is time to turn this dark page in the electoral history of Bunia and allow this region to rebuild itself in peace and stability. The search for truth and the fight against impunity are essential steps on this path.
We will continue to closely monitor developments in this matter and keep you informed of the progress of the investigations carried out by the CENI. Stay tuned so you don’t miss any news.