The Muloku site in Oicha, the capital of the territory located north of the city of Beni (North Kivu), has recently been the scene of a worrying humanitarian crisis. The inhabitants of this territory, already displaced and vulnerable, were severely affected by a violent wind and torrential rain that blew away the roofs of many shelters. This natural disaster left several households homeless, forcing them to sleep under the stars, far from any comfort and security.
The critical situation of the displaced people in Oicha has prompted an immediate reaction from local civil society, which is launching an urgent appeal to the authorities and for solidarity from all. The needs of these destitute populations are urgent and require rapid and effective intervention to help them.
The president of the civil society of the rural commune of Oicha, Philippe Bonane, is sounding the alarm about the urgency of the situation. He deplores the lack of responsiveness of the authorities and stresses the need to rebuild the destroyed shelters to allow the displaced to regain a minimum of dignity and security.
In addition to the homeless households, the primary school and the Muloku Institute were also affected by the strong wind, thus compromising the start of the school year scheduled for Monday, September 2. This dual crisis, humanitarian and educational, requires significant mobilization and coordination to meet the needs of the affected populations.
Faced with this emergency situation, it is imperative that local, national and international authorities mobilize to provide concrete and effective assistance to the displaced people of Muloku in Oicha. The solidarity and compassion of everyone are essential to overcome this crisis and allow these vulnerable populations to regain hope and dignity.