By Burnett Munthali
A notorious warlord known as Thomas Lubanga Dyilo has formed his own armed group in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The warlord has announced that his group will be called the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CPR).
The primary objective of the group is not to seize territories or towns.
Instead, its main goal is to remove the current President of the DRC, Felix Tshisekedi, from power.
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is not new to controversy or criminal activities.
He was released from prison on the 15th of 2020 after serving 15 years behind bars.
His imprisonment followed a conviction by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands.
He was found guilty of recruiting and using child soldiers under the age of 15 in armed conflict.
At present, there is no clear information regarding the exact number of fighters in his newly formed armed group.
Despite this lack of clarity, it is evident that the group poses a significant threat to the stability of the DRC government.
Given the circumstances, attention is now being directed towards the Ituri region in the DRC.
The objective is to closely monitor developments regarding this newly established armed group.
Authorities, analysts, and the international community will be keen to observe and gather more information about the activities and intentions of the CPR.
The emergence of such a group raises concerns about renewed violence and instability in a region that has already suffered from prolonged conflict.
The actions of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo and his followers could have far-reaching consequences for peace and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It remains to be seen how the Congolese government and international bodies will respond to this development.
