The civil society of Maniema/Lubutu denounces the presence of military personnel on mining sites in this part of the province and urges the authorities to find a solution to this situation.

The presence of military personnel is reported in the following mining areas: Masaba, Nzigida, Kilomoto, Cholo, Magiatani, Etogo, and others where peaceable citizens are victims of harassment. They are whipped and tortured by these military members.

According to civil society, this situation is the cause of insecurity in this part of the province. Hence, it urges the politico-administrative authorities to find a solution before it is too late and calls on the competent authorities to put an end to this situation of the illegal military presence on mining sites and to ensure the security of the populations of this province.

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