The Minister of Gender, Family and Children, Mireille Masangu, recently made an important announcement concerning the care of victims of inter-community violence which took place last year in Malemba Nkulu, in the province of Haut-Lomami, in the Republic Democratic Republic of Congo.
During an exchange with a delegation of the pastoral couple from an association, the minister expressed her commitment to ensuring total care for victims through the services of her ministry and other partners. This initiative aims to help people who have been affected by the intercommunal violence that occurred in this region.
The delegation expressed its satisfaction with the minister’s welcome and commitment to the victims. They stressed that this meeting was organized at the request of the minister as part of her duties as Minister of the Republic.
Recall that the violence in Malemba-Nkulu began in November 2023, following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver during a dispute with his customers. This violence led to acts of violence targeting nationals of Kasai, leading to the death of several people and the destruction of numerous homes.
This initiative to support victims is an important measure to help with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Malemba Nkulu community. It demonstrates the commitment of the government and the Minister of Gender, Family and Children to the protection of victims and the promotion of peace and reconciliation.
It is essential to support initiatives aimed at helping victims of inter-communal violence and preventing such incidents in the future. The Minister of Gender, Family and Children demonstrates commendable determination in her approach to providing concrete and lasting solutions to this situation.
We hope that this support will allow the victims to rebuild themselves and return to a normal life after this difficult period. It is encouraging to see concrete measures taken to guarantee the security and well-being of citizens in a context of intercommunal tensions.
In conclusion, caring for victims of intercommunity violence in Malemba Nkulu is a positive action which demonstrates the commitment of the Congolese government to the protection of its citizens. We hope that this will serve as an example to promote peace and reconciliation in other regions affected by intercommunal conflicts.