Category: International

The state of siege in Ituri, established two years ago to fight against armed groups, has not yielded concrete results according to civil society. Despite a temporary lull, the security situation remains worrying. To consolidate this lull, civil society calls for the establishment of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Program (PDDRCS), to support the militiamen in their social reintegration. A comprehensive approach is needed to disarm armed groups and ensure long-term stability. The search for lasting solutions must continue despite the challenges encountered.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing an alarming humanitarian crisis, particularly in the provinces of Ituri, North and South Kivu. The security situation has deteriorated, leading to massive population displacements and plunging millions of people into inhumane living conditions. Humanitarian organizations have intensified their efforts to respond to this crisis, but the scale of operations must be increased. An envelope of 1.57 billion dollars is necessary to provide vital aid, in particular against food insecurity, malnutrition, sexual violence and epidemics. Since March 2022, more than 3.3 million people have been displaced, bringing the total to 5.6 million. Gender-based violence is also on the rise. The United Nations, NGOs and the Red Cross pledge to provide assistance to nearly 5.5 million people by the end of the year. The international community must support these efforts to put an end to this humanitarian crisis and allow populations to regain security and dignity.

In the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ituri, where clashes are frequent, the governor, Johnny Luboya N’kashama, issued an ultimatum to armed groups to end the abuses. He proposed to the armed groups to join a program of disarmament, demobilization, community recovery and stabilization in order to put themselves in order and avoid any legal proceedings. The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, was also present in the area. However, despite these measures, the situation remains worrying and also requires economic and social intervention to meet the needs of the population and promote peace and stability in the region.

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Beni, in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, was the victim of a deadly terrorist attack on June 2, 2023, leaving 9 dead and many missing, with many properties looted. This new attack further aggravates the general insecurity prevailing in the region. The authorities and local civil society strongly condemn this indiscriminate violence, which is all too frequent, and call for measures to be put in place to strengthen security and stability in the region. The economic situation of the country also remains worrying, while the governors strive to bring order to their respective provinces.

The disappearance of Imam Paluku Sadala Yusufu in Halungupa in North Kivu is causing concern in the local community. The imam was reportedly taken hostage by unidentified individuals while he was in his field. Congolese civil society is calling on the authorities to act quickly to find the missing Muslim preacher and address security issues in the region. The local community anxiously awaits news of the imam and hopes he will be found safe and sound.

Cardinal Luis António Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for the Evangelization of the Catholic Church, will travel to Goma on June 12 and 13, 2023 to bring a message of peace, reconciliation and forgiveness. This visit is eagerly awaited, because it follows that of the Holy Father which had been postponed for security reasons. The Congolese authorities have taken security measures to guarantee the smooth running of the visit. The purpose of this visit is to support the people of the city who are regularly confronted with the effects of war and who have recently experienced a volcanic eruption. The inhabitants of the city are called to attend this historic visit by the representative of the Pope to show their support for the Church and to receive the comfort of Cardinal Tagle.