The Congolese genocide: remembering and acting for justice and peace
August 2 is a symbolic date for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the start of the commemoration of the Congolese genocide (GENOCOS). This initiative, launched by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, aims to pay tribute to the millions of Congolese men and women who lost their lives in acts of barbarity and indescribable cruelty.
The Congolese genocide is the result of the orchestration of certain foreign powers and their agents, motivated solely by the desire to illegally exploit the natural resources of the DRC. It is therefore important to understand the economic nature of this genocide, hence the name GENOCOST which combines the words “genocide” and “cost”.
Congolese Genocide Commemorative Day (CENOCOS) is an initiative set up by the Congolese Action Youth Platform (CAYP), which aims to officially recognize August 2 as a day of commemoration in memory of all victims of violence in the DRC.
This commemoration is an opportunity to remember that August 2 is already a significant date for the DRC, just like January 4 dedicated to the martyrs of independence. It is a day when the collective memory of the Congolese nation and people comes together to remember the suffering endured and to reaffirm their determination to fight against foreign aggression and preserve the interests of the country.
By commemorating the Congolese genocide, President Tshisekedi calls for general mobilization to put an end to this violence and inhuman cruelty. He urges the Congolese population to remain resilient in the face of adversity, and to maintain hope for a better future based on justice, peace and respect for human rights.
It is essential to remember the millions of lives lost in this genocide and take concrete steps to prevent such acts of violence in the future. The commemoration of the Congolese genocide is a strong message sent to the international community, recalling that the DRC is determined to defend its sovereignty and protect its people from predatory foreign interests.
As citizens of the world, it is our duty to support the DRC in this fight for justice and peace. By recognizing and commemorating the Congolese genocide, we are helping to raise public awareness and mobilize international action to end these atrocities and ensure a more peaceful and equitable future for the Congolese people.
Let us remember and act together so that such acts of genocide are never repeated again.
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