**The Affair of DPMER Agents in South Kivu: The urgency of restoring social justice**
In the heart of Bukavu, a case of social injustice is shaking the province of South Kivu. Agents of the Provincial Directorate of Revenue Mobilization and Supervision (DPMER) find themselves left to their own devices, fighting for recognition of their work and payment of their salaries. For months, even years, these dedicated women and men have had to face months of unpaid wages, an unbearable situation which finally led to a public manifestation of their distress.
Last Monday, dozens of agents, desperate by their working conditions, tried to make their voices heard by demanding what is rightfully theirs: their unpaid salaries spanning a period of 7 to 13 months. Following this attempted protest, the reaction of local authorities was unequivocal, with the police using force to disperse the demonstrators. A sad spectacle which testifies to the frustration and despair which reign among these abandoned agents.
The poignant testimonies of DPMER agents reveal the distress in which they find themselves. Recruited for several years, these deserving workers are unfairly deprived of their remuneration, an affront which leaves them without resources to provide for the needs of their families. The lack of consideration on the part of the management of the DPMER and the provincial authorities is all the more flagrant as these agents actively contributed to the collection of provincial revenues.
Through their legitimate demands, these agents are only demanding what is due to them, in accordance with the law and respect for their rights. The refusal to pay them amounts to an unacceptable form of contempt towards those who dedicate themselves every day to ensuring the proper functioning of the DPMER. In an already difficult economic and social context, the absence of remuneration aggravates their precariousness and plunges them into unbearable uncertainty.
In this climate of tension and injustice, it is imperative that the provincial authorities of South Kivu finally take stock of the situation and act accordingly. DPMER agents deserve respect and recognition for their hard work, and it is time to restore a climate of trust within this institution. The resolution of this conflict should not be seen as a favor, but as a moral and social imperative to guarantee the dignity of these dedicated workers.
In conclusion, the affair of the DPMER agents in South Kivu reveals the flaws of a system where injustice and indifference reign supreme. It is urgent to restore social justice and give these agents the recognition they deserve. Their struggle is that of all workers who are victims of exploitation and oblivion, and it is our duty to support them in their quest for dignity and justice.
Justin Mwamba