Fatshimetrie takes an in-depth look at recent tensions related to a customary conflict in the Bukama territory, in the Haut Lomami province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The violence, reported by interim administrator Amadou Kalenga, has led to killings and rapes, shaking the tranquility of these villages.
These clashes, born of ancestral quarrels, have plunged the community into an atmosphere of terror and mistrust. However, Amadou Kalenga, in a call for calm broadcast on Radio Okapi, urges the protagonists to opt for the path of conciliation and dialogue.
The words of the interim administrator resonate as an urgent reminder of wisdom, inviting everyone to responsibility and restraint. He firmly emphasizes that peace is the essential prerequisite for any progress and community development. Indeed, no territory can claim to flourish in a climate of violence and discord.
It is essential, he insists, to resolve these disputes peacefully, around a negotiating table, without resorting to brutality and revenge. Social cohesion and solidarity must prevail over the antagonisms inherited from the past, to build a common and prosperous future.
In these troubled times, when security and stability are being undermined, Kalenga appeals to the conscience of each person, to the will to preserve unity and harmony within the community. The lessons of the past, marked by violence and tragedies, must guide us towards a future of peace and shared prosperity.
Thus, in a world in perpetual change, where customary conflicts persist, it is essential to demonstrate tolerance, mutual understanding and respect for traditions. Only an approach based on dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes will ensure a more peaceful and just future for all.
Ultimately, Amadou Kalenga’s voice resonates as a call for unity and fraternity, a reminder of the imperative need to preserve peace in order to build a better future for generations to come. May we all, together, embrace this vision of harmony and understanding, for a more just, more peaceful and more united world.