Locals of Kakwa in DRC want FARDC to maximise security of the territory!

The chiefdom of the Kakwa in the west of the rural commune of Aru, is under threat from the south of the repeated attacks of the South Sudanese soldiers who engage in looting of their goods,arson of the houses and other scenes of vandalism decried by local forces.

From April 2020 to the present, at least 8 attackd by these foreign soldiers have been reported in this part of Ituri province that shares the border with South Sudan.

Several testimonies collected on the spot point to the absence of the Congolese soldiers on the border between the DRC and South Sudan, thus facilitating the entry of these foreign soldiers who sometimes operate without being disturbed on Congolese territory.

But why these attacks?

According to Kengezi-Base village chief Way Ada Obu, these South Sudanese soldiers presented "a list of rebels" who are refugees in the DRC and who are used to "attacking" them in their country. According to the same source, supported by local civil society, they are demanding the extradition of these "alleged rebels" who are believed to have been hiding among the refugees hosted in the Kakwa chiefdom.

To put an end to this obvious violation of the borders of a sovereign country by foreign soldiers, the Congolese government must urgently deploy the soldiers to the border between these two neighboring countries, said the chief of Kengezi-Base.

"I want the government to strengthen the military presence here. Our country is almost no longer inhabited. If the soldiers do not arrive, I too may leave this place, "he said.

"We want to strengthen the military. We want to live in peace, in all tranquility at home ”suggested some inhabitants interviewed.

Last week, a bilateral agreement was reportedly signed between the border authorities of the two countries who had gathered in the same village with the aim of restoring peace, but unfortunately no improvement in the situation has been noted on the ground. Just the next day, Saturday, June 13, these SPLA soldiers signed a double incursions into Kengezi-base where more than 14 houses were looted, border agents tortured, an Ak 47 weapon of a delighted policeman and a large sum of money taken before burning down a few houses and robbing shops belonging to local merchants.

For civil society, the option remains military and the Congolese government must do everything to deploy the FARDC soldiers along the border.

Goma spent the whole day in revolts over Vital kamerhe's fredoom

The Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) interfédération of North Kivu and several support organizations for vital Kamerhe, organized a peaceful demonstration this Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in the city of Goma.

Some protesters were arrested and scattered with tear gas by law enforcement while others managed to finish the demonstration and dropped their memo at the United Nations Mission (MONUSCO) headquarters in Goma ..

Protesters demand the acquittal of their leader and director of cabinet of the head of state, who is currently facing Congolese justice for alleged abuse of public money, as part of President Félix Tshisekedi's 100-day emergency program.

"Police violently repressed the march, there were tear gas, boxes, phones and bikes were delighted and many of our militants were arrested but others managed to make it all the way", said Daniel Mambo, Federal Vice-President of UNC in North Kivu.

In their MOU at the base of the MONUSCO, protesters seek the involvement of the international community because they consider vital Kamerhe's trial to be politicized as his guilt has not been proven after 5 hearing.

It should be noted that vital Kamerhe has been detained at the central prison of Makala in Kinshasa since 8 April for the abuse of public money. After 5 hearing, the court's sentence is expected on June 20, 2020 for Kamerhe and his co-accused.

( Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo;FARDC) captures 15 CODECO rebels,recovers 5 AK 47 guns in an operation 16/06/2020-17/06/2020.

 


Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) claim to have captured,during military operations between June 16 and 17, 2020, at least 15 CODECO militiamen and recovered 5 weapons of the AK-47 type, in Djugu.

"On the Rity-Wari axis, the army has inflicted a huge loss on the enemy side. After exchanging fire, the army legitimately neutralized 15 militias and 5 AK-47 weapons recovered during the Zaruba ya Ituri 2 operations. There were 3 wounded on the FARDC side " as indicated by the spokesperson of FARDC

In the Pkandroma region, in the Djugu territory, clashes took place during the night Tuesday to Wednesday, June 17, the FARDC and PNC elements on patrol against the Cooperative Militia for the Development of Congo (CODECO).

"A civilian was killed by enemy gunfire and three police officers injured. Currently, the situation is under the control of the regular army, "said Lt. Jules Ngongo.

According to spokesman Ngongo, in Walendu Djatsi, Pitsi, Tatsi, and even on the side of Mahagi territory, the population is beginning to "return" to their place of origin in a "s

In slow way", he announced.

Under the command of General Yav Avoul, the hunt for these militiamen continues normally in Djugu and Mahagi, until "forcing them to lay down their arms," ​​he concluded.

Active since 2017, the armed group of the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO), is the source of several extreme atrocities, causing a worrying security and humanitarian situation, in the territories of Djugu and Mahagi, in Ituri.

104 DRC national MPs have signed the new petition against Kabund

A total of 104 national MPs have already been collected as part of the new petition against former first Vice-President of the National Assembly Jean-Marc Kabund.

This initiative launched this Tuesday, June 2020, 16, by MP Didi Manara, Chairman of the Parliamentary and Allies Group, seems to meet the membership of his colleagues in view of the number of petitioners already registered.

It should be noted that this is a incident motion related to the events of 12 June in Kinshasa. Indeed, the elected officials of the people were forbidden to access the People's Palace on this date in order to proceed with the election of Jean-Marc Kabund's replacement last May.

A decision that had taken place after the Council of State seized the police station to comply with its decision on the suspension of the election of the 1st Vice-President of the lower house of parliament pending the arrest of the the Constitutional Court.

Felix Tshisekedi has today appointed Christian Katende and Lydie Omanga as head of the ARPTC.

The President of the Republic, Felix Tshisekedi, has just appointed Christian Katende and Lydie Omanga as president and vice-president of the college of advisers of the Post and Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARPTC).

Christian Katende was vice president of the for 4 years before leaving this position in 2009 for advisor post. He was also general manager of Telecel Madagascar, a cell network between 2001 and 2004 after being deputy director general of the same company in the DRC between 1999 and 2001.

Until the day before his appointment, he was a Senior Consultant for Communication and Information Technologies after having held several positions in private companies including that of the Director General of Tel-Impact Sarl between January 2014 and May 2018.

He also has expertise in facilitate and general management of the cellular network as well as telecom project development.

Christian Katende will be assisted by Lydie Omanga, appointed vice-president of this independent body which regulate the operation of networks and provides communication services, under direct supervision of the presidency of the Republic.

Close to vital Kamerhe, director of cabinet of Félix Tshisekedi, Lydie Omanga will Exercise the functions of communication advisor to the head of state.

DRC officer of ANR also faced the wrath of the South Sudanese army who were illegally entering their territory ,an AK47 was stolen from a police station.

An agent working at the Congolese customs at Kengezi-Base in Aru territory, located in the far
north of Ituri province, testified that he had been the victim of torture by South Sudanese
soldiers who had made multiple incursions in this part of the national territory. According to
the victim who confided in this
buniaactualite.com this Monday, June 15, 2020, these foreign soldiers, numbering around 50
heavily armed people, managed to cross the border around 9 p.m., before tackling the customs agents. "They surrounded us and
since other agents were far away, there was no way for them to approach us at the time of the
torture because of the large numbers of these soldiers," he said. And to continue: "Among the
people affected, there is a police officer, an ANR agent, an DGM agent, and that of border
hygiene." It should be noted that these soldiers Vwho were well identified also took several
goods including an AK 47 weapon belonging to an element of the Congolese national police
and a large sum of money. The injured officers called on the government to deploy the
Congolese armed forces to ensure the security and completeness of the territory.

From DRC offices.....!!