The association La Voix des sans voix pour les droits de l’homme (VSV), under the enlightened leadership of Rostin Manketa, is sounding the alarm on the precarious situation of municipal councilors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These local elected officials, who are nevertheless invested with an essential mission within their community, seem to be left behind, abandoned in their legitimate quest for decent working conditions. The VSV highlights the irony of colossal expenses incurred for local elections, while elected councilors struggle to exercise their mandate due to a lack of adequate resources.
Beyond this specific alert, the VSV highlights a deeply rooted evil in Congolese society: social injustice, the precariousness of the rights of workers and local elected officials. The peaceful demonstrations of municipal councilors in front of government institutions reflect a justified aspiration for recognition and decent working conditions. The VSV calls on the Government to hear their voices, to take into consideration their legitimate demands, and to work to improve the living and working conditions of all citizens, whether elected or not.
The press conference held by the VSV also reveals a broader concern: the current socio-political issues in the DRC, such as the debate on the constitutional revision and the controversial statements on the application of the death penalty. These issues raise concerns about the respect of human rights and the preservation of democracy in the country. The VSV warns against any authoritarian or repressive drift, calling for the protection of fundamental freedoms and an inclusive dialogue to resolve conflicts and political tensions.
Ultimately, the VSV positions itself as the guarantor of human rights and social justice in the DRC, making the voices of the voiceless heard, defending the interests of the most vulnerable and forgotten in society. His call for solidarity and justice resonates as an urgent reminder of the imperative to respect human dignity and the rights of each person, without distinction or discrimination.