Title: The population of Kinshasa mobilizes against insecurity in the east of the DRC
Introduction :
The city of Kinshasa was the scene of a lively mobilization this Saturday, February 10, 2024, where many demonstrators expressed their anger at the growing insecurity in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gathered in front of the embassies of France and the United States, they accused these countries of supporting Rwanda, which they consider responsible for the massacres perpetuated in the province of North Kivu. This demonstration demonstrates the desire of the Congolese population to demand their freedom and to put an end to the violence plaguing this region.
Legitimate demands:
Protesters expressed their indignation by burning tires in front of the French embassy in Kinshasa, demanding the withdrawal of this country from the affairs of the DRC. They highlighted the urgent need for the Congolese population to enjoy their own wealth and denounced the tragic deaths of their compatriots in the violence. “We are launching an appeal to the entire Congolese population. It is time to demand our freedom. We have no other homeland than this. We were born Congolese and we die Congolese,” declared a determined demonstrator.
A cry for the whole country:
Alongside this mobilization in Kinshasa, demonstrators called on the rest of the population to observe a public holiday on Monday, February 12 throughout the country, as a sign of solidarity with the inhabitants of eastern DRC, who live in fear constant insecurity. This initiative aims to draw attention to this issue and demand concrete measures to ensure the security of all Congolese.
A tense demonstration:
In addition to the embassies of France and the United States, other foreign representations were the target of protesters, such as the embassies of China and Spain. In a gesture of defiance towards the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), two vehicles of the UN mission were set on fire near its headquarters, highlighting the population’s frustration with the inability of the international community to put an end to insecurity in the region.
Conclusion :
The mobilization of the population of Kinshasa against insecurity in the east of the DRC reflects the desire of the Congolese population to live in a safe country and to enjoy their own wealth. This demonstration underlines the urgency of taking measures to put an end to the violence which has torn this region apart for too long. Let us hope that this mobilization will make the voice of the Congolese people heard and contribute to putting in place lasting solutions to guarantee the security of all the inhabitants of the country.