The residents of two communities in group Tshaba (Bena Tshendela and Bakua Hoyi) in the territory of East Kasai Miabi are in conflict with their leader Andre Tshimanga. He has forfeited all wells diamond mine in Masaka.
According to police sources, the chief signed earlier this week, a contract with a diamond dealer for the operation of twelve wells diamond. It promotes and foreigners to the detriment of indigenous youth.
They stormed the diamond mine in Masaka, and set fire to all camps. The fire destroyed a score of huts and houses nearby. The inhabitants of Bena
Tshendela and Bakwa Hoyi calling for the immediate replacement of their chief.
Tension remains visible, witnesses said. Therefore inspection of the provincial police positioned, starting yesterday evening Tshaba, a group of 25 elements. Objective: To deter arsonists. Copyright Radio Okapi
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