Deputy Prime Minister Jacquemin Shabani traveled to Uvira in South Kivu province to encourage residents. He asked people to back the national army and local volunteer fighters called Wazalendo. The minister delivered what he termed a message of support and strength to community leaders. He praised residents for responding well to presidential calls for assistance. Shabani emphasized that both military forces need public trust and help.
The Wazalendo volunteers began working with army units in 2023. These community fighters protect villages from armed groups like M23 and other militias. Some human rights groups have raised concerns about volunteer conduct. Shabani visited injured people at Uvira Hospital and met with grieving families. He warned residents to avoid demonstrations that enemies might use against them.
The government maintains its focus on peaceful solutions through talks. Diplomatic efforts continue in Washington and other international locations. Shabani told people to stay united with President Tshisekedi and the army. He believes the conflict will end through negotiation rather than fighting.
The Wazalendo volunteers began working with army units in 2023. These community fighters protect villages from armed groups like M23 and other militias. Some human rights groups have raised concerns about volunteer conduct. Shabani visited injured people at Uvira Hospital and met with grieving families. He warned residents to avoid demonstrations that enemies might use against them.
The government maintains its focus on peaceful solutions through talks. Diplomatic efforts continue in Washington and other international locations. Shabani told people to stay united with President Tshisekedi and the army. He believes the conflict will end through negotiation rather than fighting.
