The M23 spokesperson for political affairs, Lawrence Kanyuka, announced that the entities affected by this statement include REGIDESO, responsible for water distribution, SNEL, responsible for electricity supply, educational institutions, health facilities, and the National Radio and Television (RTNC).
These agencies closed their offices when M23 fighters took over Bukavu on February 16, 2025. At that time, there were concerns that they might engage in combat with the Congolese army coalition that had sought refuge in the southeast of the city.
Some staff members from these agencies fled, leaving only a few behind and now M23 has requested that these agencies utilize their remaining staff to resume operations.
Since M23 took control of the city, they have begun initiatives to remove anything that could jeopardize its security, especially the weapons that the Congolese army coalition had dispersed among the local children.
M23 asserts that they have restored security in the city and promised the residents that they would not leave but would continue to protect them.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/m23-asks-government-agencies-to-resume-operations-in-bukavu
