BANGUI, Central African Republic, September 24, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The population of Bambouti, in Haut-Mbomou, celebrated peace in this locality located 1,350 km from Bangui, in the southeast of the Central African Republic. A local peace and reconciliation committee (CLPR) was set up, with the aim of achieving the anchoring of the culture of non-violence, participatory and inclusive dialogue for lasting reconciliation and peace in the region.
“Siri agawe na Bambouti”, translate: Peace has returned to Bambouti; this is the title of a song by a local artist to the rhythm of which the locality vibrated for three days to mark the efforts made by MINUSCA in support of the Central African authorities for the return of peace to Bambouti. From September 18 to 21, the locality was the prefectural capital of peace in Haut-Mbomou. In a festive atmosphere, the population elected the seven members who make up the local committee for peace and reconciliation (CLPR), installed on September 21 during the celebration of the International Day of Peace.
The CLPR will have to face many challenges with the help of local authorities, indicated the director of reconciliation at the Ministry of Humanitarian Action and National Reconciliation, Yoyo Dessekov Aubin. “This committee will have the mission of preventing and managing conflicts within the community. When there is transhumance, the CLPR must be able to manage the situation”he said.
Challenges of which the elected committee is aware. Anidawe Joseph, the brand new coordinator of the CLPR Bambouti, recognizes the weight of the task but believes he can succeed with the help of all. “The population has suffered so much. With the committee, we will implement all the means at hand to reconcile the population and allow the return of refugees. It is true that the challenges are enormous, but we will get there,” he stressed.
The atmosphere that reigned in Bambouti from the 18th to the 21st is a first in the region since 2002, according to the mayor of Bambouti, Anne Marie Sioukare: “We welcomed compatriots who came from South Sudan where they have been living for several years. They learned of the arrival of MINUSCA in Bambouti and the return of the situation to normal. We sang, danced and ate together. No more doubt, the return movement will begin. The entire population is moved to see life resume in Bambouti.”
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the head of the MINUSCA Obo office, Jean Emile Vincent Nkiranuye, called for the involvement of all members of the community for peace, living together and social cohesion in Bambouti. “The choice of Bambouti by the Central African Government to celebrate the International Day of Peace reflects the joint efforts that MINUSCA and the Government have made together to support the revival of this sub-prefecture whose population has suffered greatly from the horrors of war. The projects currently being implemented represent a glimmer of hope and give the population a taste of life again in Bambouti. We must continue to support this stabilization process in full collaboration with the population and the authorities of Haut-Mbomou.”he said.
The interim prefect of Haut-Mbomou, who chaired these events marking peace in Bambouti, called on the population to strengthen the ideals of peace. “We are witnesses of history. This is a rather exceptional opportunity that the people of Haut-Mbomou must seize. It is time for us to come and build peace, a factor of development.”he concluded.
Distributed by African Media Agency pour MINUSCA.
Source : African Media Agency (AMA)
2024-09-24 11:49:51
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