Fortunat Biselele, former special adviser to Félix Tshisekedi, was released by the Kinshasa/Gombe tribunal de grande instance on Saturday July 22. His arrest dated back to January 20, after being apprehended by the National Intelligence Agency (ANR).
For several days, Fortunat Biselele was interrogated several times by the intelligence services, between January 14 and 17. He is being prosecuted on charges of “treason”, “undermining the external security of the state” and “spreading false rumors”.
The release of this man, nicknamed Bifort by Tshisekedi’s entourage, comes a day after the dissemination of compromising images about him on social networks.
This release marks a turning point in a politically charged case in the DRC. The circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of Fortunat Biselele have raised considerable controversy and questioning as to the nature of these charges and the legitimacy of his detention.
It should be noted that this release does not mean the end of the investigations. The case remains open and legal proceedings will continue in order to establish the truth of the charges brought against Fortunat Biselele.
This case highlights the political issues and power struggles that persist in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Political tensions and internal rivalries continue to influence the political landscape and spark heated debates about the transparency and fairness of the justice system.
It is important to remain attentive to the evolution of this affair and to understand the implications it may have on the Congolese political scene. The release of Fortunat Biselele raises questions about political manipulation and selective justice, questions that require careful reflection on the state of democracy in the DRC.
It is essential that Congolese citizens and the international community continue to press for the protection of fundamental rights, the guarantee of an independent judiciary and the fight against impunity. Only a collective will to uphold the rule of law can allow the Democratic Republic of the Congo to progress towards a more democratic, just and equitable future