The military in the Democratic Republic of Congo will take charge in two regions hit by violence that have been declared "under siege".
The local administration including governors and provincial assemblies in North Kivu and Ituri provinces will be suspended for 30 days from Thursday and substituted with military authorities.
Government spokesman Kasongo Mwema Yamba said on Monday that military will have such powers as conducting searches on people as well as restricting movement.
President Felix Tshisekedi, in a televised address on Monday, said the move followed "the cries of distress of our population, and felt the pain that our mothers, sisters and daughters are suffering in these provinces ravaged by barbarity".
The government declared a state of siege in 1 May, which was to allow authorities to take measures to address the surging insecurity in the region.
Since the beginning of the year hundreds of people have been killed in eastern DR Congo - where dozens of militia groups operate.
Latest Stories
-
IPR Ghana congratulates citizens for peaceful election, calls for unity
3 minutes -
Bawumia’s 8 minutes elite ball that zapped the energy of trigger happy politicians
52 minutes -
It will be a betrayal if National Cathedral saga does not feature in ORAL’s work – Ablakwa
1 hour -
‘It’s unfortunate we had to protect the public purse from Akufo-Addo’ – Ablakwa on ORAL Team’s mission
2 hours -
Congo lawyers say Apple’s supply chain statement must be verified
2 hours -
Stampede in southwestern Nigerian city causes multiple deaths
3 hours -
Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte as curfew brought in
3 hours -
ORAL: We won’t witch-hunt, we’ll focus on transparency, not revenge – Ablakwa
3 hours -
Attempted robbery: Accused claims he carried cutlass for protection
3 hours -
Excavator operator jailed for stealing
4 hours -
African fans age-shame me for putting on some outfits – Tiwa Savage
4 hours -
Tiwa Savage criticised by female fans for stance on cheating in relationships
4 hours -
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
4 hours -
Congo river boat sinks killing at least 22
5 hours -
Nigeria approves Shell’s $2.4 billion asset sale to Renaissance
5 hours