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Public Demonstrations Banned in Lubumbashi and Likasi

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Public gatherings are now prohibited in Lubumbashi and Likasi in the Haut-Katanga province until further notice.
  • The ban was announced by the Lubumbashi mayor's office on Friday, July 5, and a similar measure was enacted by the Likasi mayor's office.
  • The stated reasons for the ban include preserving public order and social tranquility, while Kolwezi authorities cited Ebola concerns for prohibiting an opposition march.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Haut-Katanga province have banned public demonstrations and gatherings in the cities of Lubumbashi and Likasi until further notice. The decision, announced by the Lubumbashi mayor's office on Friday, July 5, aims to maintain public order and social harmony.

The mayor's office in Likasi, located approximately 120 kilometers from Lubumbashi, has implemented the same measure. The official communication emphasizes the need to preserve public order, social tranquility, and the proper use of public spaces.

Meanwhile, in the Lualaba province, the urban authority in Kolwezi has prohibited the opposition coalition C64 from organizing a planned national march. This ban is attributed to concerns over the Ebola virus disease. The C64 coalition had announced the march for Monday, July 8, to demand the departure of President Félix Tshisekedi.

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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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