Title: Fight against insecurity: FARDC arrests more than twenty Mobondo militiamen in Kwamouth
Introduction :
In the territory of Kwamouth, located in the province of Maï-Ndombe in the DRC, the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) continue their fight against insecurity. On Wednesday January 10, more than twenty Mobondo militiamen, including a pregnant woman, were apprehended during a search operation led by the army. This arrest comes after months of violence perpetrated by these militiamen, having had serious consequences for the population of Kwamouth.
Militiamen responsible for insecurity in Kwamouth:
Since June 2022, the Kwamouth territory has been the scene of insecurity, largely due to the action of the Mobondo militiamen. Not only have these armed groups sowed terror by imposing their violent presence, but they have also disrupted agricultural activities in the region. The people of Kwamouth, who largely depend on the forest for their livelihood, found themselves in a difficult situation, with the cost of living rising and agricultural products becoming scarce.
The arrest of the militiamen:
The FARDC carried out a search operation in the region, leading to the arrest of more than twenty Mobondo militiamen, including a pregnant woman. These individuals were taken from the forest, where they were hiding, and will be transferred to Kwamouth to face justice for their actions. This action by the FARDC is welcomed by local civil society, which calls on the security forces to continue their efforts to ensure the return of peace to the region.
The consequences for the population:
The population of Kwamouth has been going through a real ordeal since the arrival of the Mobondo militiamen. Economic activities are disrupted, the cost of living is increasing and agricultural products are becoming scarce. Martin Suta, president of Kwamouth civil society, expresses his solidarity with the population and calls for justice to be done. He also encourages the FARDC to continue their operations in order to dislodge all the militiamen present in the Kwamouth territory.
Conclusion :
The arrest of Mobondo militiamen by the FARDC in Kwamouth is a significant step forward in the fight against insecurity in the region. However, there is still work to be done to ensure peace and stability returns to the people of Kwamouth. Civil society calls for the continued engagement of security forces and for justice to be done. The fight against insecurity remains a major issue for the DRC, and each arrest of militiamen represents a further step towards a more serene future for communities affected by violence.
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