Title: In DR Congo, the fight for transparent elections continues
Introduction :
The political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is marked by demonstrations and citizen actions aimed at guaranteeing transparent and fair elections. Recently, activists from the Fight for Change (Lucha) movement were arrested in Goma while protesting against the coinage of duplicate voter cards by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). These arrests underline the importance of citizen mobilization for the democratic advancement of the country.
Demonstrations to denounce the coinage of voter cards:
As part of their fight for transparent elections, Lucha activists organized a peaceful march in Goma to denounce the coinage of duplicate voter cards by CENI agents. They also denounce the delay in issuing duplicates to replace illegible enrollment cards. Unfortunately, this demonstration resulted in the brutal arrest of several activists, including two women.
The repression of the demonstrators:
After their arrest, the activists were taken to Goma town hall, where they spent their first night in detention. These arrests follow other arrests of activists organizing another demonstration in Goma to demand drinking water, a commodity that has become scarce in many parts of the city. The authorities thus repress dissident voices that dare to speak out and mobilize for important causes.
The importance of citizen mobilization:
These arrests show the importance of citizen mobilization in the fight for transparent elections in the DRC. Activists from Lucha and other citizen movements play a crucial role in exposing fraudulent practices and bringing to light the problems that affect the population. They work for a more just and democratic society, where the rights of all citizens are respected.
Conclusion :
The fight for transparent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, despite repression by the authorities. Activists from Lucha and other citizen movements continue to fight to ensure fair electoral processes and to expose fraudulent practices. Their mobilization is essential for the democratization of the country and for the advent of a future where the voices of the people are heard and respected