Press review of this Thursday, September 7, 2023: Government press conference on the bloody repression in Goma
The government press conference on the bloody repression that took place in Goma made headlines on Thursday. The Ministers of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, and of the Interior, Peter Kazadi, spoke during a face-to-face meeting with the press to provide clarification on the tragic events that took place on August 30th.
According to L’Avenir, the ministers affirmed that there had been no order to fire on the population and that it was a situation of self-defense against a foreign army which is occupying the country. They also stressed that the search for the truth was ongoing, with the start of the trial of two senior army officers accused of crimes against humanity by murder.
Le Potentiel highlights the fact that the government does not hide anything and allows the search for the truth. The official death toll from the shooting has been revised upwards from 43 to 51 dead. Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi pointed out during the press briefing that unclaimed bodies had been discovered, suggesting a possible infiltration. He also mentioned the deployment of the Rwandan Special Force in Goma, which raises questions.
La Prospérité reports that the government delegation sent to Goma was given a mandate to listen and take action. Actions have already been taken, such as indicting the Republican Guard unit commander and a regimental commander, suspending city security officers that day, and releasing activists. citizen movements. The government also pays for the funerals of the victims.
These events in Goma arouse strong reactions and questions within the Congolese population. The government is working to shed light on these tragic incidents and to take the necessary measures to guarantee the safety of citizens.
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