Security tightened in Goma,tinted cars prohibited with exemptions of some few people.

 

The commission for the identification of vehicles designed with tinted windows is established by the military governor of the province of North Kivu. Each owner of this brand of vehicle is required to be identified for a fee of US$20. According to the circular note from the military governor of North Kivu, once the deadline set at 7 days is exceeded, an additional fine of $50 will be paid. The owners of the vehicles in Goma denounce an act of “extortion” and “ransom” which is reaching its peak in the province of North Kivu.

The Lac Vert district spent the evening of Monday February 26 with the crackling of bullets, in scenes of harassment attributed to wandering soldiers. This alert was made  by the head of the Lac Vert district, Mr. DEDESI MITIMA, who called for help from the military authorities. In his message, the neighborhood chief indicates in a message: "Even at the time I am talking to you about, a desolation is identified at the ISTA entrance, the crackling of bullets has been heard since 5 p.m. the soldiers are attacking the tenants of Nganda , shops and other commercial activities let's call on the government for help.