Title: “Base” young people in Kindu: a threat to security according to civil society in Maniema
Introduction :
The town of Kindu, in the province of Maniema, is currently experiencing an increase in insecurity due to the activity of young people called “Base”. This worrying situation has been denounced by civil society in Maniema, which is asking provincial authorities to take measures to ensure the safety of the population. In this article, we will take a closer look at this phenomenon, its implications and the proposals from civil society to address this growing threat.
“Base” youth activity: a threat to security in Kindu
According to Maniema civil society, young people commonly called “Base” are responsible for the growing insecurity in Kindu. These individuals are accused of having killed an agent of the city’s Airways Authority (RVA). It is important to note that these young people are often associated with acts of violence and intolerance, thus creating a permanent climate of insecurity for the inhabitants of Kindu.
Civil society calls for action
Faced with this worrying situation, civil society in Maniema calls on the provincial authorities to intervene. She asks the security services to take measures to ensure the safety of the population. In addition, she urges the judiciary to carry out actions and investigations, as well as to hold a blatant mobile hearing in the central gallery. These measures are considered essential to put an end to the impunity currently enjoyed by young “Grassroots” involved in acts of violence.
The proposal to relieve congestion at Kindu central prison
Civil society in Maniema also proposes decongesting the Kindu central prison. She believes that by transferring convicts from this prison to larger penitentiary establishments in the country, this would reduce prison overcrowding in Kindu and improve detention conditions. This proposal aims to guarantee better management of convicted individuals, but also to prevent any attempt to regroup “Basic” young people within the establishment.
Conclusion :
Faced with the growing insecurity in Kindu caused by the activity of “Base” youth, civil society in Maniema is sounding the alarm and calling on the provincial authorities to act. Securing the population as well as stricter justice measures are necessary to combat this threat. In addition, the proposal to relieve congestion in the Kindu central prison would make it possible to limit any regrouping of “Basic” young people and better manage convicted individuals. It is essential to take rapid and effective measures to restore tranquility in Kindu and guarantee the safety of its inhabitants.