New updates in the investigation into the death of political opponent Chérubin Okende in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): the United Nations (UN), through its mission in the country, Monusco, will participate in the investigation by providing technical expertise in scientific and technical police matters. General Mody Berethe, MONUSCO police chief, was designated to coordinate UN efforts in this investigation.
The announcement of MONUSCO’s participation in the investigation was made by Bintou Keita, the UN envoy to the DRC, during a press conference in Kinshasa. This decision comes 20 days after the discovery of the body of Chérubin Okende, riddled with bullets in his car, in what the opposition described as a political assassination.
General Mody Berethe stressed that MONUSCO’s contribution would be mainly technical, using the skills of the scientific and technical police. MONUSCO investigators will collaborate with the Congolese teams already in place, which focus on technical and scientific police aspects, digital aspects and hearings. Actions undertaken by MONUSCO will be carried out in accordance with Congolese legislation and criminal procedures.
It should be remembered that Chérubin Okende was an opposition deputy and former minister, close to the opponent Moïse Katumbi. His death has raised serious concerns about the safety of political opponents in the DRC, and his investigation is of great importance for the justice and stability of the country.
MONUSCO’s participation in this investigation demonstrates the UN’s commitment to supporting efforts for justice and transparency in the DRC. By providing their technical expertise, the UN mission’s experts will help clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of Chérubin Okende and bring those responsible to justice.
This collaboration between MONUSCO and the Congolese authorities in the investigation into the death of Chérubin Okende is a concrete example of international cooperation to promote transparency and accountability in the field of justice. By working together, they hope to advance the investigation in a thorough and impartial manner, so that the truth can be established and those responsible can be held to account.
MONUSCO’s participation in this investigation also sends a strong message to other political opponents in the DRC, showing that human rights violations and political assassinations will not be tolerated, and that measures will be taken to ensure justice is served. returned.
In a context where the political situation in the DRC is still tense, it is essential that all parties commit to respecting human rights and guaranteeing the security and protection of people, particularly political opponents.. MONUSCO’s participation in this investigation is a step in the right direction to ensure justice and stability in the country.
To conclude, MONUSCO’s participation in the investigation into the death of Chérubin Okende demonstrates the importance of international cooperation in the fight against impunity and the search for truth. By providing their technical expertise, MONUSCO experts will contribute to a thorough and impartial investigation, enabling the truth to be established and those responsible to be brought to justice. This collaboration also strengthens the commitment to human rights and justice in the DRC, and sends a strong message to political opponents and the Congolese population as a whole.