The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to host a workshop aimed at restoring state authority in South Kivu province. The workshop, scheduled to take place on Monday in Uvira, will bring together key stakeholders to discuss peace and stability in the region. According to Jean-Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu, the workshop will be presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Interior and Security.
The workshop is part of efforts to restore peace in the region, which has been disrupted by the activities of the M23-AFC group, supported by Rwanda. Governor Purusi said that the workshop will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways and means of restoring peace and stability in the region. The meeting will also bring together administrators, provincial assembly members, military personnel, and local defense forces.
The governor emphasized that the workshop is a crucial step towards restoring state authority in South Kivu and neighboring North Kivu province. He noted that similar meetings have been held in Kinshasa and that it is essential to bring together all key stakeholders to discuss the way forward. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to review progress made so far and identify areas that require further attention.
According to Governor Purusi, the Deputy Prime Minister has provided guidance on the way forward, emphasizing the need for concertation among all stakeholders. The governor expressed gratitude to the delegation sent by the President of the Republic to Uvira, saying that their presence will help to facilitate discussions. The workshop is expected to come up with a framework for restoring peace and stability in the region.
The M23-AFC group has been a major source of instability in the region, and the government has been working to neutralize the group. The workshop is part of a broader effort to address the security situation in the region and ensure that state authority is restored. Governor Purusi emphasized that the government is committed to working with all stakeholders to achieve this goal.
The workshop will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the role of local defense forces, known as "Wasalendo," in maintaining security in the region. The governor noted that these forces have been playing a crucial role in defending the country against external threats. The meeting will also review the security situation in the region and identify areas that require further attention.
The government has been working to restore state authority in the region, and the workshop is a key step in this process. According to the Congolese press agency, the government is committed to ensuring that state authority is restored and that peace and stability are maintained in the region. The outcome of the workshop is expected to contribute to the government's efforts to address the security situation in the region.
Key points
- The workshop aims to restore state authority in South Kivu province.
