Fatshimetrie
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The dramatic situation in the Kitsakala region, Popokaba territory, in Kwango, cannot leave anyone indifferent. The persistent clashes between the FARDC and the Mobondo militia have caused a mass exodus of local populations. The detonations of weapons, witnesses to the violence that reigns, have plunged these villages into an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.
Faced with this escalation of violence, residents are fleeing en masse, seeking refuge in the city of Popokaba, now synonymous with security. This sudden influx of displaced persons risks worsening an already precarious humanitarian situation. Indeed, many displaced persons find themselves without assistance, living in deplorable conditions since the beginning of this security crisis.
Symphorien Kwengo, vice-president of the Kwango civil society consultation framework, testifies to this human tragedy by highlighting the massive movement of populations. The clashes continue, spreading terror in the heart of the villages, leaving a tragic toll.
The authorities have revealed a terrible number of victims, both on the side of the militia and the armed forces. The figures for human losses and weapons recovered attest to the seriousness of the situation. Unfortunately, each loss is an open wound in the social fabric of these communities, already weakened by years of conflict and insecurity.
In this whirlwind of violence, hope is rare. Civilians, caught between these armed groups, have no choice but to flee, abandoning their homes, their lands, their history. They are desperately looking for a haven of peace, a place where they can hope to rebuild a better future.
The international community must intervene, to put an end to this absurd violence that destroys lives, families, entire communities. It is urgent to act, to reach out to these wounded populations, to offer them hope, a perspective for the future.
In these dark times, when barbarity seems to prevail, it is essential to remember our humanity, our solidarity, our ability to face adversity together. Kitsakala and its neighboring villages must not remain names on a map, but places of life, of memory, of sharing. It is time to silence the weapons, to repair the wounds, to rebuild together a future of peace and dignity for all.