Guillaume Ngefa: « The state of siege is not only a legal requirement but also a strategic necessity to effectively continue our operations on the ground »

The National Assembly approved a 15-day extension of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces starting October 14, 2026, presented by Minister Guillaume Ngefa. He justified the extension due to ongoing insecurity, military operations against armed groups like RDF/AFC/M23, and attacks including those using drones. Ngefa emphasized that this extension is a strategic necessity to effectively continue security operations, condemning attacks and stressing the need to hold perpetrators accountable.