The assassination of Chérubin Okende, former transport minister and spokesperson for the Together for the Republic party, has shaken the Congolese political scene. This heinous act comes in a context marked by serious human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Chérubin Okende was an important figure in the political opposition, and his murder highlights the climate of terror that reigns in the country a few months before the presidential elections. His body was found in his car, stained with blood, on an avenue in Kinshasa. This tragedy is once again a reminder of the political instability that persists in the DRC.
The Common Front for Congo (FCC) of Joseph Kabila strongly condemned this assassination, stressing that it testifies to a growing threat to the lives of opponents of the regime of Felix Tshisekedi. The FCC draws attention to the continuous violations of the constitution and deplores the creation of a ruling party militia, which further fuels the dictatorship in place.
This tragedy is part of a broader context of political repression in the DRC. Several opponents, such as Salomon Kalonda, Mike Mukebayi and Franck Diongo, have been arrested recently, making the political climate even more tense.
The assassination of Chérubin Okende must not go unpunished. It is essential to seek justice and truth in this affair, in order to establish the responsibility of the culprits. The international community must also step up its efforts to support the democratic forces in the DRC and promote respect for human rights in the country.
In conclusion, the assassination of Chérubin Okende is a tragic reminder of the political instability and violence that persists in the DRC. It is imperative to condemn these heinous acts and to do everything possible to guarantee justice and security for all Congolese citizens, in particular political opponents