Beni students sensitized on the prevention of hate speech during the electoral period
As part of a political café organized by MONUSCO, students from various university institutions in the city of Beni were made aware of the importance of preventing hate speech during the election period.
The electoral history of the DRC is marked by social unrest during electoral campaigns. This is why the supervisor Adam Muli stressed the importance of educating students so that they do not fall into the mistakes of the past.
Students are often the targets of election candidates, and it is crucial to encourage them to resist divisive and hateful actions. Nixon Muhindo, a member of the Student Representation of Congo (REC), stressed the importance of non-violence and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Samuel Tsamambi, coordinator of the REC, meanwhile called for tolerance among students during this pre-election period. He stressed that despite political differences, they must see each other as brothers and sisters and not let politics divide them.
This political café brought together around twenty students from Beni, giving them an opportunity to discuss and reflect on their crucial role in preventing hate speech during the elections