Since the M23 rebels seized Goma nearly a month ago, they have established a functioning administration independent of Kinshasa authorities. Residents report a newfound security under the M23 while acknowledging lingering challenges, such as increased crime linked to abandoned military weapons. Major developments include the appointment of Julien Katembo as mayor, who is initiating community projects. Despite a return to normalcy in Bukavu post-takeover, the UN warns of rising insecurity due to criminal activity, emphasizing that more efforts are needed to stabilize the region.
Fidele Nkulu, a motorcycle cab driver, believes that the security situation has improved since the new administration entered the city but that more needs to be done.
Following the M23 takeover, local life in Goma has started to normalize, but issues of crime, attributed to the abandonment of weapons, remain a major concern.
Julien Katembo, appointed mayor by the M23, is overseeing initiatives aimed at restoring a semblance of normality to Goma, including community sanitation projects.
The UN's OCHA reported a normal return in Bukavu after its capture by M23, but warned of increased crime due to abandoned weapons.
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