In the territory of Beni, in the province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, young people from Eringeti express their satisfaction following the deployment of joint Congolese and Ugandan forces (FARDC-UPDF). This deployment aims to ensure security in the region and to fight against armed groups present in the area.
According to Fabrice Muhangi, president of the Eringeti youth committee, this deployment is welcomed by the local population. He hopes the joint forces will concentrate their operations in areas that support residents’ agricultural fields. Indeed, because of the activity of the ADF rebels, the population has been deprived of access to their land for some time.
The spokesperson for FARDC-UPDF joint operations confirms the gradual deployment of forces in the region. The objective is to cover the Eringeti-Luna-Komanda axis up to Mambasa, where the activities of the ADF rebels are particularly present. Since their arrival, the joint forces have already managed to free more than 115 hostages.
This deployment is an important step in the fight against insecurity in the Beni region. Residents now hope to be able to regain the freedom to access their fields and go about their daily activities in complete peace. However, there is still a way to go to completely eradicate the threat of armed groups and ensure lasting peace in the region.
It is essential that the joint forces continue to work closely with the local population to obtain valuable intelligence and ensure an effective security presence. In addition, social and economic development measures should also be put in place to support local communities and help them rebuild after many years of conflict.
In conclusion, the deployment of joint Congolese and Ugandan forces in the Eringeti region is welcomed by the local population. However, much remains to be done to achieve lasting peace and definitively eliminate the threat of armed groups. Collaboration between security forces and the population is crucial to ensure the security and reconstruction of the region.