The Mangina region in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo has once again been the scene of a deadly attack by ADF rebels. Indeed, early last Sunday evening, a new attack took place in the commune of Mangina, more precisely in the Linzo cell, plunging the local population into terror.
Testimonies report that the rebels arrived around 6:50 p.m., opening fire and sowing panic among residents. Three civilians tragically lost their lives, fatally injured by the shots. This merciless violence has also caused disruption among the population, with many people missing. The inhabitants of Mangina live in constant fear, confronted with growing insecurity and repeated attacks which disrupt the tranquility of their daily lives.
This attack is part of a broader context of worsening security situation in the region, marked by a series of attacks perpetrated by rebel groups. Just a few days ago, a similar attack claimed the lives of ten civilians in the Mangodomu district of the commune of Mangina, this time using machetes, carried out by the same attackers.
Faced with this escalation of violence, the population of Mangina is faced with a recurring nightmare, where terror and violence have become commonplace. Local authorities and security forces must redouble their efforts to ensure the protection of civilians and put an end to these repeated attacks which regularly devastate the region.
In this context of security fragility, it is essential that concrete measures are taken to restore peace and stability in the Mangina region. It is crucial that the international community provide increased support to the Congolese authorities to effectively combat armed groups and protect innocent civilian populations who continue to suffer the horrors of war and terror.
Ultimately, it is imperative to break this cycle of violence to allow the inhabitants of Mangina and the entire North Kivu region to live in peace and security, far from the incessant threats of rebel groups who sow death and destruction. destruction in their path.