2023-12-29
In a gesture that does not fail to attract attention, Corneille Nangaa, former President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), published the first press release from his politico-military movement, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), including the M23. This document highlights Nangaa’s concerns regarding the violent repression of the Congolese opposition march and calls for the restoration of democratic normality and republican legality.
In this press release, the Congo River Alliance strongly condemns the bloody repression perpetrated by the supporters of Mr. TSHILOMBO against peaceful citizens who wished to demonstrate their condemnation of the ongoing electoral fraud. The AFC expresses its determination to defend the Congolese people and announces that it will use all means at its disposal to restore democracy and legality.
The AFC also denounces the hyper militarization of KATANGA, a region of the DRC, by armed forces and police selected according to their tribal origin. According to Nangaa, these troops’ mission is to intimidate, repress and muzzle citizens in order to stifle the opposition and the media.
The AFC press release warns President Félix Tshisekedi against the killings of civilians perpetrated by indiscriminate bombings in different localities. The Alliance demands that these actions cease immediately and calls these acts war crimes.
Finally, the AFC invites the political class, leaders of civil society, young people, women and members of the Congolese diaspora to join its movement to oust the president in place and organize consensual, peaceful, credible elections. and transparent.
This press release marks an important step in the political journey of Corneille Nangaa and his movement, the Congo River Alliance. It is already arousing numerous reactions within Congolese society and promises to have significant repercussions on the country’s political scene. To be followed closely.