Title: Release of young Congolese arrested in Uganda: testimony of collaboration between the two countries
Introduction :
A month ago, ten young Congolese were arrested in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, for lack of immigration documents. However, thanks to the intervention of the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Uganda, these young people were released last Wednesday. This happy outcome testifies to the collaboration between the Congolese and Ugandan authorities to guarantee the security and the rights of the citizens of each country. In this article, we will return to this case and the importance of having residence documents in Uganda for Congolese nationals.
The background to the arrests:
The ten young Congolese arrested in Uganda were people who had fled atrocities in eastern DRC. Seeking refuge in Uganda, they settled down and started doing small businesses. However, they were caught for lack of migration documents, which resulted in their detention by Ugandan security services.
The intervention of the Congolese Embassy in Uganda:
Faced with this delicate situation, the DRC embassy in Uganda took the lead in facilitating the release of these young Congolese. Thanks to their intervention and the collaboration of the Ugandan authorities, the young people were finally released and can now resume their normal lives. This action demonstrates the importance of the role of embassies in protecting the rights and security of Congolese nationals abroad.
A call to acquire residency documents in Uganda:
Following this case, Michel Ibuta, President of the Congolese Diaspora Committee in Uganda, took the opportunity to remind Congolese living in Uganda of the importance of obtaining residency documents. He points out that living in a foreign country without the proper documents can lead to legal and security issues. He therefore encourages his compatriots to go to the office of the diaspora to obtain the necessary assistance in the process of obtaining these documents.
Conclusion :
The release of the ten young Congolese arrested in Uganda is a victory for the collaboration between the two countries and for the protection of the rights of Congolese nationals abroad. This case is a reminder of the importance for Congolese living in Uganda to obtain the residence documents necessary to live safely and legally. Thanks to the intervention of the Congolese embassy and the collaboration of the Ugandan authorities, these young people can now continue their lives in peace