The Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rose Mutombo, filed a complaint against the terrorist movement M23 and its ally, the Rwandan army. The purpose of this complaint is to repress the serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law committed against civilian populations, as well as the looting of natural resources. The DRC has been the scene of numerous crimes against humanity, including the massacre of civilians in Bambo and Kishishe, in the province of North Kivu, attributed to the M23. This initiative is a strong signal sent to the various armed groups that have plunged the DRC into violence. Faced with all these challenges, the Congolese people are on the alert and the opposition is starting to wake up.
Category: Legal
Michel Losembe, former managing director of the third largest bank in the DRC, BIAC, saw his legal file be dismissed by the Court of Cassation. Charges of financial embezzlement and violation of the law by BIAC against Losembe and other leaders were therefore dropped. However, the situation of the bank itself remains worrying, given that it is being liquidated following a crisis of confidence and faces many challenges.
In this article, I present to you the operation of progressive issuance of duplicate voter cards in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Following the article of law stipulating this procedure, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced that this operation will begin on August 2, 2023. Voters who have lost their voter card or whose writings have been erased can obtain a duplicate by having the loss certified by an OPJ before going to the CENI branch. It is important to point out that this operation is free, but the CENI warns against false duplicates and calls for them to be dismantled. This operation aims to allow all voters to vote in future elections in the DRC. If you are looking for a talented copywriter to write blog posts on hot topics, don’t hesitate to contact me.
The High Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC) has decided to suspend the channel CML13TV and the host Louis-France Kuzikeza for 30 and 90 days, respectively, as well as a 90-day embargo on guests of the special edition “Free Opinion”. The move follows a show deemed hateful and inciting violence against a tribe and personal attacks that aired on May 20. This decision is part of a more general logic of moralizing the press in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The High Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC) has reassessed the suspension of the television channel CML13TV and the host of the special edition “Libre Opinion” after a “desolate spectacle” broadcast on May 20. Senior advisers decided to lower the channel’s suspension from 45 to 30 days and increase the host’s suspension from 72 to 90 days. MPs Safu and Mukebayi were given a 90-day embargo on Kinshasa media. The CSAC called for disciplinary action against those responsible to discourage crime in the media and improve the quality of journalistic productions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The article examines the Jean-Marc Kabund case in the Democratic Republic of Congo, shedding light on the rumors surrounding his alleged parole. The article clarifies the facts, indicating that he was actually to be placed under house arrest. The examination of his request for provisional release will be a key point during the next session of the Court of Cassation. The article also raises questions about respect for due process and the rule of law, emphasizing the importance of the transparency and impartiality of the judicial system. The outcome of this case will have an impact on the confidence of citizens in Congolese justice.
The trial of the Ituri Operational Military Court has begun in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Seventeen defendants, including officers colonels of the Congolese army and members of the Congolese National Police, are tried for various offenses, including arms trafficking and collaboration with armed groups. This case testifies to the fight against impunity and the collaboration between law enforcement and armed groups in the country. The holding of this trial is crucial for the rule of law and the population’s confidence in the institutions. International cooperation is also needed to support these justice efforts.
An environmental agent, Doré Mayani, was arrested for collaborating with the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF) in Kyondo, in the territory of Beni in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He worked with one of the ADF/MTM commanders, Amigo Kibirigi, for several years and was arrested during operations to dismantle collaboration networks with the ADF. The arrest demonstrates the army’s determination to put an end to the ADF’s terrorist activities which have been causing casualties in the Beni region for more than 10 years. This arrest is a further step towards stability and peace in the region and should encourage the Congolese authorities to maintain their commitment to eradicating the armed groups that are destabilizing the country.
Pascaline Zamuda has been appointed Deputy Director General of the National Housing Fund (FONHAB) following her fight against sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The government created FONHAB in 2018 to promote the construction of social housing, and its mission is to raise funds, finance construction, grant financial aid to owners for the improvement of their habitats, promote public-private partnership and help cooperatives operating in the housing sector. The appointment of Pascaline Zamuda will make it possible to meet the needs of populations who are looking for accessible social housing in the DRC.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the M23 rebel group and the Rwandan army for serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. This complaint follows a wave of violence in the east of the country between 2022 and 2023, particularly in the villages of Kishishe and Bambo. The Congolese authorities invite the ICC Prosecutor to make a visit to see the extent of the atrocities. This initiative aims to end impunity and demand justice for the victims.