The recent revelations concerning the Chinese company Mineral Metal Technology (MMT) have sparked a wave of indignation and disapproval within the community of the village of Kambuyi, located in the province of Lualaba. Indeed, acts of desecration have been perpetrated, thus undermining the tranquility of the sacred place where the deceased rest.
The collapse of the tombs and the destruction of the crosses in the cemetery have deeply shocked the chief of the village of Kambuyi, who expressed his incomprehension in the face of such a violation of the dignity of the deceased. This situation has raised a legitimate question: how could such disrespect for the dead be tolerated anywhere, even in China?
The reaction of the local inhabitants was not long in coming, causing a stir within the population who refuse to remain silent in the face of such desecration. In response to this case, the provincial minister of land affairs, rural development, agriculture, fisheries and livestock took the initiative to go to the site to see the extent of the damage for himself.
“The findings are not good,” said Minister Jean-Pierre Kalenga, pointing to the ransacked graves and overturned crosses. Despite the attempts at repair undertaken by the company in question under pressure from residents, indignation persists.
Questioned by Fatshimetrie, the managers of Mineral Metal Technology preferred to remain silent, refusing to comment on the accusations made against them. This attitude raises even more questions about the responsibility and transparency of the company concerned in this case.
In short, this case of cemetery desecration in Kambuyi raises crucial questions about the respect due to the deceased and the preservation of places of eternal rest. Between outrage and indignation, the villagers and local authorities are mobilizing to ensure that justice is done and that such inexcusable acts never happen again.