tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209670742820403516.post341101516118921163..comments2024-02-24T06:10:42.255-08:00Comments on Congo Siasa: Is the Congo more peaceful than a year ago?Jason Stearnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454449854081540397noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209670742820403516.post-64230396654230382872011-05-13T22:31:04.077-07:002011-05-13T22:31:04.077-07:00It's difficult to compare the number of IDPs. ...It's difficult to compare the number of IDPs. <br />In the last year we saw many "pendular" displacements and mixed zones (displacement and return at the same time) due to recurrent action of armed groups, clashes with FARDC and indiscipline of the latter's elements.<br />In 2008 south of SK was a "safer" year despite the presence of many groups then Kimia II and Amani Leo (2009-2010) contributed in scattering "negative forces" in rural areas but especially raised their anger against FARDC and local population. <br />How is going now the semi-integration of armed groups?<br /><br />Another indicator for the security in SK could be the return of refugees from Tanzania (which flow extensively varied in the last 3-4 years) and from Burundi.<br /><br />In general 2009 and 2010 for me have been "less secure" years than 2008.<br />Now probably the situation could get better in everybody respects its engagements.andrea.trevisanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265132905848357937noreply@blogger.com