The Lamuka Coalition demands the lifting of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri

The Lamuka coalition calls for an end to the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri

The Lamuka political coalition, led by opponent Félix Tshisekedi, recently called for the lifting of the ongoing state of siege in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (DRC). This decision, taken by President Tshisekedi last May, was intended to fight against the armed groups raging in the region.

The state of siege granted special powers to the security forces, allowing them to carry out military operations and strengthen the response to violent clashes between local communities and armed groups. However, according to Lamuka, this measure did not achieve its objectives and instead led to a deterioration of the situation in these provinces.

The Lamuka coalition says the state of siege has led to human rights abuses, including summary executions, arbitrary detentions and sexual violence. According to them, this situation has become intolerable and requires urgent intervention to protect civilians and restore security in the region.

Lamuka therefore calls for the lifting of the state of siege and proposes an alternative approach including the strengthening of the presence of security forces, the establishment of confidence-building measures between local communities and the disarmament of armed groups. They believe that this approach would guarantee security while preserving the fundamental rights of local populations.

Lamuka also supports the establishment of an inclusive dialogue between all stakeholders, in order to find lasting solutions to the problems affecting North Kivu and Ituri. They emphasize the importance of involving community leaders, civil society and political groups in this process, in order to ensure fair representation and to take into account the different concerns and aspirations of the local population.

The Lamuka coalition also called on the international community to support its efforts and exert diplomatic pressure on the Congolese government to end the state of siege. They believe that respect for human rights must be an absolute priority in the fight against armed groups, and that measures must be taken to prevent abuses and violence against the civilian population.

In conclusion, the Lamuka coalition calls for the lifting of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri, while proposing an alternative approach based on strengthening security, inclusive dialogue and respect for human rights. man. They thus hope to restore peace and stability in these provinces, while responding to the concerns and aspirations of the local population.

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