Banditry in Kasindi-Lubirigha: civil society demands reinforcement of security patrols

Criminal networks are rampant in Kasindi-Lubirigha, in the Beni territory (North Kivu), with a resurgence of night incursions and armed attacks on homes. Local civil society denounces the passive attitude of law enforcement and calls for day and night patrols as well as community vigilance. Paul Zaidi, civil society rapporteur, urges authorities to fulfill their duty to protect people and property. Systematic looting is impoverishing families in this border town.