A coalition of citizen movements, civil society organizations and pressure groups issued a vibrant call for mobilization. They announced a peaceful demonstration, planned for Monday March 4, 2024, in the city of Goma. This action aims to express the deep concern of the population regarding the escalation of insecurity, the rise in crime and the deterioration of socio-humanitarian conditions in the province of North Kivu.
During a press briefing held this Friday, March 1, 2024, these young people from citizen movements expressed their anger and frustration, faced with the alarming situation in the province of North Kivu. “The resurgence of the M23/RDF war, the growing insecurity in the city of Goma, the massive displacement of populations and the occupation of the territories of Rutshuru and Masisi are all reasons that push us to act,” they said. declared.
These young activists highlighted the heartbreaking situation facing the people of North Kivu. Despite their resilience, many are forced to live in displacement camps or with host families, deprived of livelihoods due to the region’s ongoing war.
Their urgent appeal is addressed to the highest authorities in the country. Among their demands are the request to declare North Kivu as a disaster province, exempt from certain taxes on vital products from rebel-controlled areas, as well as the request for financial support, for students affected by the war.
Protesters are also demanding a reduction in police force and tax agents, the removal of illegal barriers imposing unfair taxes, and increased access to essential services such as water, electricity and health care for illnesses. water origin.
In this crucial period, national solidarity is also crucial. These citizen movements call for the mobilization of all active forces and humanitarian organizations, to support the vulnerable populations of North Kivu, and maintain national cohesion in the face of the adversity plaguing this part of eastern DRC.
This mobilization is supported by several committed organizations, such as Filimbi, Lucha RDC, Jicho la Raiya, Véranda Mutsanga, the Lay Coordination Committee, the Voice of the Marginalized, Congolese National Movement, Lisanga Po Na Kongo ya Sika, Dynamique des Jeunes Activists, or Youth Dynamics for the Promotion of Citizenship.
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2024-03-02 06:41:07
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