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    Influences to Mass Killings for It to Impact on Personal Security in the Ituri Region of Democratic Republic of Congo (2008–2022)
    (IOSR-JHSS, 2023-11) Mukokoma, Kambale Eliphaz; Mutonyi, Gerald Peter
    Background: Citizens of any nation, are bestowed some inalienable rights and freedoms. Such include, living in a society that honors freedom in political participation, prevention of government repression, prevention of mass violation of human rights and prevention of threats from militarization. But there are situations which hinder the achievement of such and one is, organized murder of specific people in the community. Therefore, this study sought to assess what influences mass killings for it to impact on personal security in the Ituri region of Democratic Republic of the Congo (2008–2022). Materials and Methods: The study used the Institutional Anomie theory. The study adopted a cross sectional survey design, and was carried out in Ituri region with the target population of all adult residents. A multistage sampling technique was employed starting with the clustering of the regions in the study area. Purposive sampling was used to obtain the administrative units to be studied. Those who had experiences of the mass killings were identified through snowballing. Questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically. While quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics like percentages, average and mean, and pie charts. Results: The findings of the study were that, mistrust between the government and local community, political repressions, absence of a functioning state and its institutions at the regional level and was human rights abuses were the major influences to mass killings in Ituri region hence impacting on personal security. Conclusion: The very visible presence of state security personnel enhances the feeling of insecurity. The systematic nature of the destruction and pillage, and the brutality of the attacks on civilians, strongly suggests that attacks are intended to displace the populations from their villages and settlements. Consequently, there should be favorable mechanisms in DRC which can oversee the continuous curtailing of systematic killings. The favorable mechanisms can only be realized through the consultation of the stakeholders: the government, the militias, the various non-governmental organizations, and the citizens.