Situation in Uvira and baraka gets more tense

The situation remains tense in the towns of Uvira and Baraka, in the Fizi territory, South Kivu province, in the east of the DRC. The population is expressing its anger at the decision of President Félix Tshisekedi to send Brigadier General Olivier_Gasita as commander of operations and intelligence in the region. In Uvira, the road to Kavimvira is barricaded for the third consecutive day of the "dead city". In Fizi, all activities are paralyzed in the town of Baraka, where the population accuses Félix Tshisekedi of sacrificing the Wazalendo for the benefit of the Doha agreements.Deputy minister in charge of defence ,Kabombo is expected in Uvira this afternoon.