The Tshilumba site, in the commune of Katoka in Kananga, welcomes returnees from Angola who are demanding greater food and health security. During the visit of Kerstin Karistrom, head of cooperation at the Swedish Embassy in the DRC, these people expressed their dissatisfaction with the living conditions in the site. They denounce the lack of compliance of the shelters with humanitarian standards and the fact that they receive no monetary aid for their care.
Faced with these grievances, the head of cooperation assured that these testimonies would be valuable in guiding future actions. The Tshilumba site, which has around 500 households, was built by UNHCR as part of a villagization project aimed at protecting and supporting returnees, internally displaced persons and vulnerable host populations in the Kasai-Central region.
Sweden, as one of the support partners through United Nations agencies, supports various projects carried out in Kasai-Central. The visit of Kerstin Karistrom and her delegation is part of this desire to evaluate the impact of the programs put in place.
These returnees from Angola are people who fled to this neighboring country during the violence linked to the Kamwina Nsapu militia conflict. Their return to the DRC requires adequate care to ensure their safety, well-being and integration into the community.
It is essential to address the concerns of returnees in terms of food and health security. These basic needs must be ensured in order to guarantee their dignity and successful integration. It is therefore essential that the authorities and humanitarian organizations provide concrete responses to these legitimate requests.
International partners, such as Sweden, play a crucial role in supporting development and humanitarian projects in the DRC. Their commitment is essential to improve the living conditions of returnees and contribute to the construction of a more just and inclusive society.
In conclusion, the food and health security of returnees from Angola to the Tshilumba site is a legitimate concern. It is imperative to meet their basic needs and ensure their successful integration into the community. The support of international partners is essential to guarantee adequate and sustainable care for these vulnerable populations.