Fatshimetrie witnessed a tragic incident between the Twa and Bantu communities that took place in the village of Lubamba, located in the North Lukuga sector, Nyunzu territory (Tanganyika) on Friday, December 13. Tensions erupted following a dispute between a Twa and a Bantu family, thus shaking the tranquility of the region.
According to the information gathered, the initial quarrel quickly escalated, involving many members of both communities. The escalation of violence resulted in the tragic loss of a member of the Twa community, who died of his injuries a few kilometers from the scene of the clash. In retaliation, the Twa burned down the homes of the village of Ngombe Lubamba, thus spreading terror and desolation among the inhabitants.
The New Dynamics of Civil Society in Nyunzu has warned of the critical situation, reporting a massive displacement of the local population towards the locality of Lengwe to seek refuge. The village chief was also injured during the clashes, accentuating the climate of fear and insecurity that reigns in the region.
Faced with this humanitarian crisis, Mugisho, president of the citizen movement Parlement Debout Sans Tabou, calls on the provincial government of Tanganyika to come to the aid of displaced families living in distressing conditions in Lengwe. It is imperative that adequate security measures be taken to ensure the protection of citizens and the stabilization of the situation.
The assistant territorial administrator of Nyunzu, Sabin Sabiti Ngongo, reported the deployment of soldiers and police officers in the area to restore calm and security. It is essential that all stakeholders work closely together to prevent further incidents and ensure peace and social cohesion in the region.
In conclusion, this tragic clash between the Twa and Bantu communities underlines the crucial importance of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. It is up to local and national authorities as well as civil society to work together to ease tensions, restore trust between the different ethnic groups and promote reconciliation for a better and more harmonious future for all.