The presidential elections of December 2023 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continue to occupy a central place in the country’s political news. The SYMOCEL Electoral Observation Mission is closely monitoring the candidate registration process and recently published a statement welcoming the efforts of objectivity and neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).
SYMOCEL underlines the importance of respecting the freedom of every citizen to compete for an elective mandate, as long as this freedom is framed by a legal and institutional framework consistent with electoral law. With this in mind, the CENI is encouraged to maintain its impartial posture in order to preserve peace and national cohesion throughout the electoral process.
It is also recalled that the DRC has ratified various sub-regional, regional and international commitments, which recognize the right of every citizen to access public functions in their country under conditions of equality. Among these commitments are the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the African Charter on Human and Human Rights. Peoples.
To guarantee a peaceful and democratic electoral process, SYMOCEL formulates recommendations, in particular by calling on the Constitutional Court to guarantee respect for the principle of equality and freedom during the litigation of candidacies. The observation mission of the Catholic and Protestant churches will also play a crucial role in monitoring the vote, with many observers planned to be deployed on the ground.
As the DRC prepares for this important electoral event, it is essential to reassure all political actors and civil society about the credibility and transparency of the election. The efforts of different organizations and observation missions, such as SYMOCEL and religious denominations, will help ensure democratic and transparent elections..
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