In the DRC, the United Nations (UN) is committed to participating in the investigation into the death of Chérubin Okende, a political opponent found dead on July 13 in Kinshasa. This was announced by Bintou Keita, the UN envoy to the DRC, during a press conference in Kinshasa.
The United Nations Mission in the DRC (Monusco) has appointed General Mody Berethe, its police chief, to coordinate the UN’s participation in this investigation. According to General Berethe, the UN will make a technical contribution in terms of technical and scientific police, in accordance with Congolese law and Congolese criminal procedure.
General Berethe specifies that the UN investigators will work in collaboration with the teams already in place in the DRC, which are divided into working groups on technical and scientific police issues, digital issues and hearings. The actions undertaken by the UN will be carried out under the supervision of Congolese justice and in accordance with the laws in force.
Chérubin Okende, former minister and close to opponent Moïse Katumbi, was found dead, riddled with bullets, in his car in Kinshasa. His death was described as a political assassination by the opposition. This joint investigation between the Congolese authorities and the UN aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
This collaborative initiative between the UN and the DRC demonstrates the importance of conducting transparent and impartial investigations within the framework of justice and respect for human rights. It is also a response to calls from the Congolese people and the international community for truth and justice in criminal cases of this kind.
By being actively involved in this investigation, MONUSCO and the UN are showing their commitment to stability and democracy in the DRC, by working hand in hand with the Congolese authorities to establish the truth and punish those responsible for this criminal act. It also strengthens the confidence of the Congolese people in international and national justice institutions.
This exemplary collaboration between the DRC and the UN underlines the importance of international cooperation in resolving problems and crises, and highlights the crucial role of the UN in promoting peace, security and human rights around the world.
In conclusion, the involvement of the UN in the investigation into the death of Chérubin Okende in the DRC testifies to the commitment of MONUSCO to support justice and to shed light on the criminal acts committed in the country. This collaboration between the UN and the DRC strengthens the confidence of the Congolese people in international and national institutions and contributes to the promotion of stability and democracy