The tragedy has once again struck the peaceful waters of the Kwango River, where the menacing shadow of the Mobondo militia hovers like a recurring nightmare. Terror and insecurity persist despite the signed peace agreements, revealing the cruel reality of a region plagued by violence.
Symphorien Kwengo, vice-president of the provincial consultation framework of the Kwango civil society, expresses with justified indignation the bitter observation of the ineffectiveness of recent pacification initiatives. The savage attacks of the Mobondo militia continue to sow chaos along the Kwango River and on the Lonzo-Kingala axis, leaving the populations in fear and distress.
The consequences of this violence are heavy and devastating. The inhabitants, taken hostage in their own land, are forced to live in permanent terror. Agricultural activities are suspended, leaving the fields fallow and threatening the food supply. Traders, for their part, are paralyzed by fear, the roads have become death row.
The ongoing crisis in Kwango highlights the failure of the authorities to ensure the security of their population. It is imperative that the Government take radical measures to put an end to these repeated abuses. A peaceful and lasting resolution to this conflict can only be achieved by involving the real actors in the conflict and addressing the root causes of this endemic violence.
Faced with this alarming situation, it is urgent that concrete actions be taken. The population of Kwango deserves to live in peace and security, far from the terror instilled by the Mobondo militia. The international community cannot remain indifferent to this tragedy unfolding on the banks of the Kwango River. It is time to act, to condemn these barbaric acts and to provide unwavering support to the populations in distress.
In short, the violence perpetrated by Mobondo militia in Kwango is a stark reminder of the chronic instability in this region. It is imperative that immediate and effective measures be taken to put an end to this spiral of violence and anxiety. The time has come to make the voice of reason heard and restore the long-awaited peace in Kwango.