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Professor Emeritus and Honorary Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Kinshasa, Nyabirungu Mwene Songa Raphaël, raises a crucial question regarding the approach to juvenile delinquency in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the government is considering the execution of urban bandits, the professor insists on the need to prioritize the recovery of these troubled youth rather than their elimination.
This position raises essential debates on the way in which society and the authorities address the problem of the Kulunas, these young people often left to their own devices, without resources or support, and pushed towards delinquency. Rather than considering these young people as a threat to be eliminated, it is crucial to understand the root causes of their behavior and to adopt more humanitarian measures to help them reintegrate into society.
The reference to Article 16 of the Constitution of the DRC, which sanctifies human life and prohibits inhuman treatment, underlines the importance of respecting the dignity of each individual, even those who have committed reprehensible acts. This protection of fundamental human rights must guide the actions of the authorities in their fight against delinquency, by implementing policies and programs aimed at preventing youth crime and offering alternatives to marginalization.
The proposal to raise awareness among parents to dissuade their children from engaging in criminal activities, despite poverty, is relevant. It is essential to strengthen family support and promote positive values to prevent young people from falling into the spiral of delinquency. Similarly, the creation of vocational training adapted to the needs of young people, in order to accompany them towards a more constructive path, is an essential measure to promote their social and professional integration.
Ultimately, the issue of the Kulunas and juvenile delinquency in general must be addressed with compassion and understanding. Rather than condemning these young people to marginalization and repression, it is imperative to offer them prospects for the future, to listen to them, to support them and to give them hope for a better future. It is by investing in the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people in difficulty that society will be able to truly fight delinquency effectively and build a more just and united future for all.