**Fatshimetrie: The Beni rise in mourning and anger**
In Beni, a town engulfed in mourning and rage, the streets have been filled with sorrow and outrage since Tuesday, April 16. With socio-economic activities grinding to a halt due to the call from citizen movements and pressure groups for two days of mourning, the population expresses its frustration at the escalating massacres of civilians and the perceived inaction of security forces.
Recent atrocities have plunged Beni’s residents into despair. ADF terror attacks have claimed numerous civilian lives in Beni and Mangina, sparking a wave of symbolic protest actions like dumping and burning refuse on roads and setting up barricades, especially in violence-prone areas like Mulekera.
The simmering unrest is evident as businesses shut down, schools send students home, and even motorcycle taxis cease operation. Locals are vocal about their dissatisfaction with the perceived ineffectiveness of the urban security council and demand tangible steps to end the bloodshed. They seek the redeployment of troops in the region, present for over a decade, and hope for fresh forces capable of safeguarding the area.
The ongoing strike signifies a united front of determination and solidarity. Organizers have pledged to extend the protests into the following day. Meanwhile, grieving families have laid to rest the 15 civilians brutally slain by ADF insurgents in Mulekera.
In a climate of desolation and appeals for justice, Beni stands united for a safer and more equitable tomorrow. The citizens’ resolve to have their voices heard underscores the community’s resilience in the face of adversity. Let’s hope their pleas resonate and bring lasting peace to this violence-stricken region.
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