In an ordinance read to the RTNC (Radio Télévision Nationale Congolaise) on Monday, May 3, 2021, the Head of State Félix Tshisekedi, who declared a state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri, will replace the governors and vice governors of civilians with military and police. This state of siege proclaimed by in these two... Continue Reading →
CONGOLESE MILITARY CONTINUE TO ENDURE INEQUALITIES
Asema Telema Muana Mapinga (TMM) announced a march a few days ago to say no to the social inequalities that men in uniform, like the military and the police, continue to endure in preparation for the effective improvement of their living conditions and their dependents. It was in this stride that the General Staff of... Continue Reading →
Congo DR militias surrender to Congolese Army
The Congolese Army have announced the surrender of at least 233 militiamen from the armed group Coopérative pour le Développement du Congo (CODECO), since January 3 in the territory of Djugu, Ituri province. These now ex-rebels, who are currently pre-confined to the Kpandroma site in Djugu territory, are supported by the Congolese state. As confirmed... Continue Reading →
Abuses committed by Mai-Mai Malaika militiamen in DRC
While the southern part remains bruised by the abuses committed by the Mai-Mai Malaika militiamen for almost 5 years today, the situation remains worrying. As recently as four days ago, a sector chief was kidnapped in Kabambare territory and released for 24 hours. In the rural commune of Salamabila, it was members of civil society... Continue Reading →
