Fatshimetrie: Revelations on insecurity in the camps for displaced persons in Goma
The fight against insecurity in the camps for displaced persons in Goma is a crucial issue, at the heart of the concerns of local authorities. Last week, facts of unprecedented gravity were brought to light, highlighting the presence of alleged perpetrators of violence within these fragile communities. Among them, an unscrupulous militiaman who took the life of a three-year-old child in the Bulengo camp, causing a shockwave and an unprecedented mobilization of the security forces.
The mayor of Goma, Senior Commissioner Kapend Kamand Faustin, expressed his strong condemnation of these heinous acts, stressing the urgency of concerted action to put an end to these criminal acts. The secret operations carried out by the security services led to the arrest of this murderous militiaman, but the hunt for his accomplices is still ongoing, in order to restore peace and security in these displaced persons camps where the vulnerability of the populations is exploited for unacceptable purposes.
Magistrate Captain Djembi Mondondo Michel, military auditor of the Goma garrison, announced the imminent holding of a flagrant trial against the criminal, thus ensuring that justice is done for the innocent victim and his grieving family. This determination of the authorities to pursue and punish those responsible for such criminal acts sends a strong signal to the perpetrators of the insecurity that is rife in the Goma displaced persons camps.
The insecurity in these displaced population regroupment sites constitutes a major challenge for humanitarian organizations that work tirelessly to provide assistance and protection to the most vulnerable. Cases of killings and armed attacks are obstacles to humanitarian action, compromising efforts to meet the basic needs of people displaced by conflict and crises.
It is imperative to strengthen the security and protection of displaced populations in the camps around Goma, by putting an end to impunity for perpetrators of violence and ensuring a safe and dignified environment for people affected by forced displacement. Resolving this issue of insecurity is an essential prerequisite for the reconstruction and stability of displaced communities, who deserve to live in peace and dignity, far from the violence and threats that weigh on their daily lives.
In conclusion, the insecurity in the Goma IDP camps requires an urgent and coordinated response, involving all stakeholders to prevent further acts of violence, protect vulnerable populations and ensure respect for the fundamental rights of displaced personsThis fight against insecurity is a collective responsibility which calls for solidarity and the mobilization of all to put an end to the violence and impunity which threaten the lives and dignity of displaced people in Goma.