South Kivu: controversial autour de l’extradition of 14 Chinese arrestees for illegal mining exploitation

South Kivu: controversial autour de l’extradition of 14 Chinese arrestees for illegal mining exploitation

When the Chinese carried out the illegal exploitation of mines in South Kivu’s Walungu territory this September, they were liberated and extradited to Chine without the provincial governor, Jean-Jacques Purusi, and his only good information.

During a press conference on December 24, 2024, at his residence, Governor Purusi made a decision on the situation, which qualifies the unacceptable operation and the absence of coordination between the provincial authorities and the General Directorate of Migration (DGM).

« We have made the decision to arrest individuals while they experience the également of Congolais and a Burundais. After the arrest, we respect our rights in our four-year-old food and water, avant de les remettre à la Police nationale congolaise, a statement by Jean-Jacques Purusi.

Moreover, two days later, the governor took note of the 14 Chinese who made possible the transfer of the DGM, its freedom and the expulsion of the national hierarchy of the organism.

If the Governor decides that individuals will be granted a waiver of a change of USD 10 million, in accordance with the provisions of the Code Minier. A note of perception is an effect, but it is not the case that it is different in provincial councils before extradition.

« There are more events related to the state bill. Our departure represents a serious life for the province, regrettable for Jean-Jacques Purusi.

The governor heard the news about the deportation of Chinese through a contact in Kinshasa. It was confirmed that 14 individuals would leave Congolese territory and pass through Rwanda before rejoining China.

« When I approached the Director General of the DGM, I was taught in the hierarchical department of Kinshasa. Since there is now a discussion on these matters in a security council and a meeting that is not free of freedom, the governor says that the province is not laisser as a harasser or influencer by the practice that qualifies as “mafias”.

Three Chinois encore under control

The Minister of Finance and Economy, Bernard Muhindo, has brought the 17 Chinois arrêtés under the heads of the provincial authorities.

« Three individuals who remain in Bukavu are the supervisors of 14 déjà extradés. Nous pour également les autres presents sur les sites pour illégale exploitation. Ils seront ramenés à Bukavu et traduits en justice », and it is assured.

For recall, on December 20, 2024, a mixed delegation of members of the provincial government was assembled and the deputies were arrested on October 17 at the mini-sites in Walungu. If you provide passports or documents, they can conduct your mini-sector exercise.

Justin Mwamba

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