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Coalition Condemns Attacks on Opposition, Upholds August 15 Deadline

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The "Article 64" Coalition condemned attacks on opposition members during a political meeting and on the ECiDé party headquarters.
  • The coalition called for an end to the violence and urged respect for democratic processes.
  • The attacks occurred on August 6th and 7th in Camp Luka and Kinshasa, respectively.

The "Article 64" Coalition (C64) has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting opposition figures and party infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The coalition denounced violence that occurred during a political meeting and subsequent assaults on a party headquarters, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and respect for democratic principles.

The coalition reported that opposition members were attacked on August 6th during a political gathering held at Camp Luka. This incident was followed by further aggression the next day, August 7th, when the headquarters of the Engagement for Citizenship and Development (ECiDé) party in Kinshasa was targeted.

These events have raised concerns about the safety of political opposition and the overall climate for democratic engagement in the country. The C64's statement underscores a tense political environment where political gatherings and party offices have become targets, potentially hindering free political expression and activity.

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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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