The territorial and urban coordination of the civil society Forces Vives of North Kivu expressed its dissatisfaction with the defensive posture adopted by the Congolese army vis-à-vis the advance of the M23, which would be supported by Rwanda in Masisi and in Rutshuru. According to the declarations of the coordinations gathered, this attitude of the FARDC would be characterized by an inappropriate defensive military tactic, favoring the continuous attacks of the M23-RDF.
These criticisms of the FARDC highlight a certain internal complacency within the loyalist army, which would result in the seizure of territory by M23-RDF terrorists, leaving populations exposed to crimes and creating an alarming humanitarian situation in the North. -Kivu.
Civil society structures are thus encouraging the authorities in Kinshasa to act urgently by sending high-level representatives to reorganize military operations and quickly reconquer the territories under the control of the M23-RDF.
The Deputy Prime Minister of National Defense, Jean-Pierre Bemba and the Chief of General Staff of the FARDC, Christian Tshiwewe Songesha are expected to reside in North Kivu until the total liberation of the towns under enemy control. This intervention should help restore security and stability in the region.
The situation in North Kivu remains critical and requires immediate action to protect the populations and restore the sovereignty of the Congolese state in the region.