The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, recently took a key step aimed at reforming his country’s judicial system. During the council of ministers, he mandated the Minister of Justice to work in close collaboration with the judiciary in order to put an end to untimely arrests organized by prosecutors.
This decision follows a series of controversial arrests which have taken place in recent months. President Tshisekedi’s objective is to guarantee respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens and to restore confidence in the Congolese judicial system.
It is crucial to prevent any exploitation of justice for political purposes and to ensure that legal proceedings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner. The president clearly expressed his desire to see the Minister of Justice take concrete measures to limit arbitrary arrests and ensure a transparent and fair judicial system.
This initiative demonstrates Félix Tshisekedi’s commitment to promoting democracy and the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is an important step in the consolidation of justice and respect for rights within the country.
To find out more about this news, you can consult the following articles:
1. “Justice reform in the DRC: Félix Tshisekedi wants to put an end to abusive arrests” (link)
2. “The Minister of Justice responsible for reforming the Congolese judicial system under the leadership of President Tshisekedi” (link)
These articles will offer you more in-depth insight into the current situation in the DRC and the initiatives taken to improve the functioning of justice in the country.