In the Democratic Republic of Congo, an opposition march organized on May 20 was repressed by the police, causing several injuries and arrests according to local sources. This demonstration was intended to protest against electoral fraud, growing insecurity and the high cost of living in the country, and was called by several leaders such as Moïse Katumbi, Martin Fayulu, Delly Sesanga and Augustin Matata.
The national deputy Gratien de Saint-Nicolas Iracan, in a press release, condemned the serious human rights violations perpetrated on the civilian population by the police and security forces, unfortunately supported by militiamen armed with machetes, sticks and bars of iron. However, he remains skeptical about the measures taken by the government to punish those responsible for the violence.
The Minister of Human Rights, in another press release, also condemns these acts of brutality and violation of human rights. He affirms that the President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, is the guarantor of respect for human rights, and in no way tolerates the violation of these, whatever the motivation.
Despite the bloody repression of this march, the opposition remains determined to continue its fight to obtain more inclusive and transparent elections. An action has recently been announced: a sit-in in front of the CENI headquarters, scheduled for Thursday, May 25.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opposition continues to defend democracy and human rights, despite the difficulties encountered along the way