Congo-Kinshasa: Rally Turns Violent
22 February 2014 , Source: UN News
The top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (DRC) today expressed concern after a political rally in South
Kivu turned violent, leaving dozens of people injured, including
several who have detailed their stories to the UN peacekeeping mission
in the country.
"Such events appeal to everyone's conscience," said Martin Kobler,
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN
mission, known by the French acronym MONUSCO.
"I wish to remind the shared responsibility of political actors as
well as administrative and security officials," he added. "Preserving
peace and security for all as well as respect for human rights is
everyone's responsibility."
According to information from MONUSCO, the incidents occurred
yesterday during a rally organized by the Union pour la Nation
Congolaise (UNC) at Independence Square in Bukavu.
Nearly 50 people have reportedly been injured, according to health and
police officials who spoke with the Mission. UN staff have been able
to visit 20 civilians and police to hear their testimonies.
In its statement today, MONUSCO, which among its primary tasks is
mandated by the UN Security Council to protect civilians in the
country, noted that the freedom of peaceful assembly and demonstration
are enshrined in the Congolese Constitution.
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