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Gata Mavita Wa Lufuta

lines on the record: 541
first: 2012-09-19
most recent: 2019-10-09
sittings or episodes: 40
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“I would like to reassure the Council of my country's commitment to holding elections in accordance with the electoral calendar. Since the elections cannot be changed, my Government calls on all stakeholders, in good faith, to denounce any act, regardless of whether it is perpetrated by Congolese or foreigners, that could derail the process, and on those who are still doubters to have a positive and constructive attitude to the process. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is often deliberately exaggerated by the media. It is up to the Security Council to support us in following through with the process, which is the only way we can achieve the peace and stability that are the purpose of consolidating democracy in my country.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“In order to address the situation, we have established a national humanitarian solidarity fund and set up a humanitarian response programme for rehabilitation and development. It goes without saying that any support that international partners would like to give us to assist people in need is welcome. Also in connection with the humanitarian situation, we should point out that our country had to once again deal with an Ebola epidemic, which has just ended. My Government was grateful for the assistance provided by the World Health Organization and non-governmental medical organizations in responding to the epidemic. I should not conclude without once again thanking the Council on behalf ofthe people and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its tireless efforts to restore peace in my country.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“With regard to the issue of sexual violence, without going into it to deeply, I would like to note that my Government will continue its efforts to combat that scourge. Given the sporadic pockets of violence throughout the country and the consequences of the displacement of the population, along with the armed conflicts in neighbouring countries that have brought a flood of refugees into our country, it is perfectly understandable that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a difficult humanitarian situation. However, it is not as acute as some have been led to believe. During its session on 30 March, the Government registered 231,346 internally displaced persons in 79 sites spread throughout our country.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“In the same vein, at the MONUSCO mandate renewal in March (see S/PV.8216), my Government requested that the Intervention Brigade become operational. We regret to say that in the four months since then, the situation has not improved. Besides that, we all know that the armed groups' get their income, arms and ammunition primarily through the illicit exploitation and plundering of natural resources, and we also all know that those natural resources pass through neighbouring countries or multinational corporations based in those countries and elsewhere. Apart from the measures taken by my Government, it is important that the Council take appropriate steps not only to deter the beneficiaries of this illicit trade but also to help break up and eliminate the armed groups.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“My Government's engagement has restored calm in Tanganyika province, where there were clashes between Bantus and Pygmies, and Ituri province, where the violence that had forced people to flee to Uganda have been defused. However, the Forces armees de la Republique de'mocratique du Congo (FARDC) are continuing their operations to eliminate the negative forces that are still active in North and South Kivu. As we have always underscored in our various statements to the Council, combating foreign and national armed groups in that part of our country demands the joint efforts of my Government and the United Nations if we are to eliminate them completely. In that regard, the Council has always stressed the importance of cooperation between MONUSCO and the FARDC.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“As the Electoral Commission informed the SADC Electoral Council, those of our partners who would like to help can do so by providing logistical assistance to the Commission in the form of aircraft, rolling stock and operational facilities. With regard to the security situation, the report under consideration brings up the situation in the eastern part of the country and, more specifically, in North and South Kivu, with the ongoing presence of the Allied Democratic Forces and the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda, as well as other emerging armed groups. My Government is concerned about the situation and has not stood idly by. We remain committed to ending the insecurity in that part of the country.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“The Council will agree that we cannot ask the public authorities, who are supposed to promote the rule of law and the equality of citizens before the law, to interfere in such situations without violating the Constitution by creating a two- tier justice system in the country. Finally, I cannot close this chapter without pointing out, with regard to the financing ofthe electoral process, that for the Government of my country, as everywhere else in the world, elections are a matter of national sovereignty. As a result, they can be financed only by the Government, which is why my country has decided to finance them on its own.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“With regard to de-escalating the political situation, we do not think that it would be useful to repeat explanations that the Council has already heard many times. What is important to note, in our humble opinion, is that the Government has already taken a series of steps to meet the requirements set out in the political agreement of 31 December 2016 regarding the release of so-called political prisoners. Those who were in this category have in fact been released. The only situation that is still pending and under the courts' jurisdiction is that concerning the so-called emblematic cases. As we have already pointed out in several statements to the Council, it should be pointed out that the persons concerned in these cases have all been charged with offences under ordinary law.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“In this regard, my Government appreciates the support and assistance of such regional partners as the Southern African Development Community (SADC), whose Electoral Council has just made a working visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This visit, a prelude to the SADC Heads of State and Government meeting to be held in August, enabled the Electoral Commission and SADC's Electoral Council to acknowledge the progress made in the electoral process and discuss the implementation ofthe logistical prerequisites for the success of the elections, regarding which we informed the SADC delegation about our acquisition and deployment of various materials from China, South Korea and South Africa.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“It has always been my Government's desire to hold good elections in a peaceful atmosphere. That presupposes the commitment of all political actors from both the majority and the opposition, who must refrain from comments and attitudes likely to create a climate of tension and provoke disorder. Now that the electoral process is sufficiently advanced and is in the final stretch, my Government expects all the country's political actors, from every political wing, to demonstrate the best possible attitude of constructive support to the process through positive action. We also expect the same from our international partners, who are often conspicuous for their interference from all sides.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“While under our Constitution it is the job of the Independent National Electoral Commission to organize the electoral process, the success of this undertaking also depends on the proper handling of disputes by the courts and tribunals. In order to ensure that the courts are as well prepared as possible to handle the task properly, the Superior Council of Magistrates and the Electoral Commission organized, with the financial support of the Government, the United Nations Development Programme/Projet d'appai an cycle electoral an Congo and the American Bar Association, a capacity-building workshop for training magistrates on the management of electoral litigation. The workshop brought together a significant sample of judges from courts across the country.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“The political parties and groupings from both the opposition and the majority, as well as civil society, have all participated in this campaign. In the same context, Parliament has enacted various complementary legal provisions associated with the process, including one on the distribution of seats. For its part, the International Organization of la Francophonie audited the electoral register and made recommendations for its improvement and reliability. The process is now at the candidacy-filing stage. Candidacy filings for the provincial elections were submitted between 24 June and 8 July. So far, the Electoral Commission has received 19,437 applications. For the parliamentary and presidential elections, candidacy filings started yesterday, Wednesday, 25 July, and will continue until 8 August.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“After the closing of the audit of the voter register, the Independent National Electoral Commission proceeded to clean it up by eliminating duplicate registrations, reducing the number ofvoters on the rolls to 40 million. It then made the electoral calendar public before launching an awareness and education campaign on technical and operational issues, with the aim of building trust, removing doubts and maintaining contact with the various stakeholders in the process for credible, transparent and inclusive elections. One of the issues in this campaign has revolved around the machines that will be used to print the ballot papers. It is important to point out here that the machines will not be voting for the voters but will simply print the ballots that the voters will put into the ballot boxes themselves.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for introducing it. While we appreciate the value of the report's content, I would like to take this opportunity to focus on three points that my delegation considers particularly important to clarify for the Security Council. I will therefore discuss the political, security and humanitarian situations in turn. As highlighted in paragraph 2 of the Secretary- General's report, the political situation in my country continues to be dominated by preparations for the elections, which are due to take place on 23 December. In this respect, it should be stressed that the process is coming along well.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“Mr. Gata Mavita Wa Lufuta (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (spoke in French): It is an honour and a pleasure to congratulate you, Mr. President, as your presidency of the Council is drawing to a close, and to express my delegation's esteem and appreciation for the leadership, expertise and efficiency with which you have conducted the work of the Security Council this month. My delegation would also like to take this opportunity to once again thank you and the other members of the Council for your availability and the unfailing interest you have always shown in my country's situation. My delegation takes note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/655) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) submitted for the Council's consideration and thanks Ms.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“In that regard, again as my Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration underscored, we hope that today's resolution will represent the therefore important to ensure that it is built up under the leadership ofthe FARDC so that all the negative forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are finally neutralized and the peace that the people in the eastern regions ofmy country dream ofbecomes a reality there. The meeting rose at 11 a.m.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would be remiss ifI did not convey the mixed feelings of the Congolese people who, given the failure of MONUSCO'S efforts to combat the armed groups, would like to see it finally fulfil its mandated mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that context, as my Vice-Prime Minister said in this Chamber, we believe that the United Nations will have succeeded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo penultimate renewal of MONUSCO's mandate. It is only when the question of the renewal of MONUSCO's mandate no longer needs to be discussed, because we will have achieved the goal for which it was deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“Despite all those issues, we are pleased to note that the resolution recognizes the importance of the Intervention Brigade and provides for strengthening its operational effectiveness. For my Government, the Intervention Brigade, which so far has been the only offensive force dealing with armed groups, will have to work closely with the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo (FARDC). If it is to regain its former effectiveness, it will have to be adequately equipped. It will therefore appropriate to authorize, as part of its arsenal, its use of Tanzanian artillery and South African aviation, which at one point it had to give up, leading to its ineffectiveness.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“The third and fourth priorities could have been reform of the security sector and, lastly, support for the electoral process. I should add to this the fact that the Council has failed to take into consideration my Government's position regarding its desire for a substantial decrease in the numbers of MONUSCO's troops before the Mission's final withdrawal, which we have expressed to the Council for two years through the strategic dialogue with MONUSCO and which was reiterated on 7 March by my Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. We believe that the Council's position on this cannot be justified by using the holding of elections as a reason not to honour that request.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“Needless to say, it is an illusion to believe that we can protect civilians without countering the armed groups, just as we cannot eradicate the armed groups without addressing their sources of funding and supply channels. The second priority could have focused on stabilization and implementing the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration (DDRR) programme. In order to achieve stabilization in the eastern part of the country, stabilization and the support programme for DDRR need to be included among the priorities of MONUSCO's mandate. As Council members are aware, the DDRR programme is crucial to reintegrating ex-combatants into their communities in order to prevent them from being re-recruited by armed groups.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“Members of the Council will agree that the best way to protect our civilians must be by combating the armed groups, considering that in the eastern part of our country, which is embroiled in armed conflict, civilians are suffering from the worst misdeeds and every kind of abuse at the hands of armed groups and negative forces. Considering the time that MONUSCO has dedicated to resolving that issue, we believe that the resolution could have included a timeline, with a deadline for their eradication. Moreover, given the close links between the armed groups' activities and the illicit traffic in minerals, it would have made a great deal of sense for the resolution to prioritize combating the illicit trade in natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“With regard to their excessive number, we should point out that in the context of stabilizing the situation on the ground, MONUSCO's first responsibility, as most Council members have said, is combating armed groups so as to protect civilians and restore the peace and security that we so urgently need in the country's eastern region. In that regard, we have to say that the Congolese people find it difficult to understand why MONUSCO has to take on other responsibilities when it has still not satisfactorily fulfilled its primary task. In our view, assigning it new tasks takes it even further away from its essential mission. With regard to the choice of priorities, we believe that better results would be achieved by organizing them starting with combating the armed groups and protecting civilians.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“In other words, the new mandate of MONUSCO should be implemented in such a way as to enable it to effectively achieve the goals that the Council has set for it, so that peace will be restored to the people in the country's eastern regions. As we understand it, therefore, while the initial mission of the United Nations forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was about peacekeeping and later became part of the efforts to stabilize the situation on the ground, they should now be dedicated first and foremost to their main, defined tasks. Given that, we believe that today's resolution has two major shortcomings that couldjeopardize the ability to achieve its goals. They are the excessive number of its tasks and its ordering and choice of priorities.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“Leonard She Okitundu, our Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, underscored to the Council on 7 March (see S/PV.8198), my Government's view is that the renewal of MONUSCO's mandate must not become mere routine but should rather represent an opportunity to assess the achievements and failures of previous mandates so as to make the necessary adjustments and corresponding improvements. Accordingly, the renewal of the mandate should take into account the expectations of the Congolese people, whose greatest desire is to see the negative forces and various armed groups that are running rampant in the eastern part of our country totally eradicated.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“In that regard, what should the Congolese people expectfromthemandate?Before answeringthatquestion, it is worth mentioning here that, as we have always said, MONUSCO is in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the explicit request of the Congolese Government. It has been operating there for almost 20 years. During that time, the Security Council has renewed successive mandates of the Mission despite the fact that none of them have been implemented to the satisfaction of our people, with the result that many friendly countries are still wondering what this United Nations Mission has been doing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for all those years. As Mr.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“I also want to emphasize how much we respect the Council and once again convey to its members the gratitude of the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the consistent interest that the Council has taken in my country's situation. My delegation takes note of the Council's adoption of resolution 2409 (2018), thereby extending the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to 31 March 2019. We believe that in taking this action, the United Nations, through the Council, has reaffirmed its willingness to spare no effort to continue the struggle begun nearly two decades ago to help us restore peace and stability in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“Mr. Gata Mavita Wa Lufuta (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (spoke in French): As your presidency of the Security Council nears its end, my delegation is honoured to be able to congratulate you, Sir, and express its satisfaction and appreciation for the outstanding way in which the Netherlands has led the work of the Council for the month of March. My delegation is also grateful for the opportunity you have given me to speak to the Council at today's meeting, held to adopt resolution 2409 (2018), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8216 (2018) · source
“Ishouldnotconcludewithoutonceagainemphasizing the significant and invaluable contributions made by the financial sponsors and donors in responding to our humanitarian needs in order to help the vulnerable people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My Government is truly grateful for their support. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, and all the members of the Council for their consideration of the situation in my country. The meeting rose at 12.15 pm.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“Although our efforts are already supported by the United Nations, through the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which already has a robust mandate for that from the Council, we believe that beyond the solutions my Government has proposed and the contributions expected from the international community, it would also be helpful to consider, as one of the possible solutions to the problems underlying the worrying humanitarian situation, particularly with regard to the foreign armed groups, a political dialogue between those groups and their countries of origin, especially in view of the results achieved so far.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“While the intervention of the Government and the international community is providing an effective and lasting solution to the humanitarian crisis in the parts of my country affected by natural disasters, calamities and epidemics, we do not believe that the same is true in the areas where armed groups are operating. The Council will agree with us that if we cannot eradicate all the negative forces operating there, it will be difficult ifnot impossible to put an end to the situation. That is why my Government, which is committed to peace throughout our territory, is relentlessly and resolutely pursuing its efforts to completely neutralize and eradicate all of these forces.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“We hope that the Council will take my Government's position on the issue into consideration. With that in mind, and with a View to harmonizing the views on this issue, before the conference to be held in Geneva we have therefore decided to convene a meeting of our national framework for consultation on humanitarian action, the State body responsible for coordinating our humanitarian response, which is also a forum for dialogue where humanitarian actors can exchange information and take independent decisions with a view to reaching a common understanding on the conduct of humanitarian affairs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“A number of donors, United Nations agencies and international and national humanitarian organizations continue to support us in helping our vulnerable members of society. As I said, my Government welcomed Ms. Kaag and Mr. Lowcock's visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and appreciated their discussions with Government authorities. During their delegation's high-level meeting with the Government, led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, standing in for the Prime Minister, it was agreed that the classification of my country's situation as a humanitarian emergency, which the Government considers excessive, would be revisited. While we recognize that we are dealing with emergency situations, they in no way warrant a designation as exaggerated as the international community claims.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“This situation of armed conflict has been compounded by natural disasters - torrential rains, floods and landslides - and the resurgence of some previously eradicated epidemic diseases, not to mention food insecurity, which we should point out is mainly due to a poor farming season resulting in lower crop yields and a shortfall in maize production. Despite the Government's efforts to restore peace in areas affected by armed conflict, the humanitarian consequences are still enormous. We are working to come up with solutions. It goes without saying that any contribution on the part of the international community to help us address the situation is very welcome. In that regard, I should point out that my country continues to benefit from international solidarity efforts.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“At the same time, the conflicts in neighbouring countries such as the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Burundi have caused an influx of refugees from those countries, not to mention those who preceded them at an earlier period from other neighbours such as Rwanda and Uganda, following armed conflicts and political disagreements among the Governments in power in those countries, as was the case with the Allied Democratic Forces, the Lord's Resistance Army and the Forces de'mocratiques de liberation du Rwanda.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“With regard to armed conflicts, it is the continuing insecurity resulting from the activity of domestic and foreign armed groups in the eastern part of the country that is at the root of the massive and ongoing displacement of formerly settled populations, who lived mainly as farmers and livestock herders. There is a similar situation in the greater Kasai area, where there have been clashes with the traditional chief Kamuina Nsapu's militia; in Tanganyika province, with the conflict between Bantu and Pygmies; and currently in Ituri, with the armed groups operating in that part of the country.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, who visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo together in order to see for themselves the humanitarian situation on the ground. In the absence of Mr. Biando Sango, who would have briefed Council members in detail on the situation, I will keep my statement short. The fact is that my country has been dealing with a humanitarian crisis affecting thousands of people for more than two decades. This situation is the result of recurring armed conflicts, mainly in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries, natural disasters and other calamities, as well as various epidemics.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“Mr. Gata Mavita Wa Lufuta (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (spoke in French): I would first like to convey the apologies of Mr. Bernard Biando Sango, Minister of Solidarity and Humanitarian Action of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He will be arriving in New York a little late today and will not be able to attend today's meeting despite his efforts. He has asked me to assure Council members of his solidarity and wish us success in our work. Before I deliver my statement, my delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to organize this meeting on the humanitarian situation in my country. We are also grateful to Ms. Sigrid Kaag, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, and Mr.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“Leila Zerrougui as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we assure her that we will cooperate fully with her, as we did with her predecessor, in order to enable her to successfully discharge her mandate. Finally, my delegation would like, as we begin this new year, to convey to all members of the Council its best wishes for a successful 2018.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Before concluding, it is important to note that my Government would like to see the strategic dialogue accelerated, in accordance with resolution 2348 (2017), so that the next report of the Secretary-General on MONUSCO, which will be a reference document in the context of the upcoming renewal of the mandate of MONUSCO, will provide a coordinated vision that includes the views of both parties. I would like also to express the deep appreciation of my Government to Mr. Maman Samba Sidikou, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the work he did during his term as Head of MONUSCO to ensure that peace was restored in my country. My Government is very grateful to him. In the same context, my Government welcomes the appointment of Ms.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“I would like to reiterate once again to the international community my Government's call for their repatriation to their countries of origin or, failing that, to a third country outside the Great Lakes region. I cannot conclude without mentioning the Kasai provinces and Kasai Central, which were the targets of terrorist attacks by the Kamuina Nsapu militia. As the Council is aware, calm has been restored, and investigations are under way to determine the exact circumstances of the crimes committed and to prosecute and punish those responsible.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“That is the case, as mentioned in the report, of the repatriation to Rwanda of members of the FDLR and the resettlement in Ethiopia, Kenya, the Sudan and the United States of 219 combatants of the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement/Sudanese People's Liberation Army in Opposition. My Government would like to see these efforts continue until the repatriation or resettlement in third countries of all combatants who are still in transit camps. In the same context, I would like to focus once again on the case of the 340 FDLR combatants who have been awaiting repatriation in transit camps in Kanybayonga, North Kivu; Walungu, in South Kivu; and Kisangani, in Tshopo.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“As far as the presence of various foreign armed groups such as the Allied Democratic Forces, the Lord's Resistance Army and the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR), as we have always underscored, our armed forces, which have made tremendous sacrifices in combating these criminals, will continue their efforts in cooperation with MONUSCO to completely eradicate these groups, in order to allow our people to live in lasting peace. In connection with the operations being conducted to eradicate these groups, my Government appreciates the repatriation efforts undertaken by MONUSCO in cooperation with the Governments of the countries whose nationals are members of these groups.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“There is no need to recall here that in spite of all of the efforts that we have undertaken together to restore peace and security in that part of the country, these attacks have already taken the lives of thousands of Congolese people, members of the security forces and several peacekeepers. Here I would like, on behalf of my Government, to strongly condemn these attacks and to pay tribute to the memory of the brave Tanzanian peacekeepers who lost their lives on 6 December 2017, at a time when we still very much needed them. This sad and unacceptable situation forces us to review our methods of work by strengthening our strategic measures so as to achieve better outcomes and avoid having to deplore any further loss of life.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“I think that the Council will agree that the Government, which is supposed to protect everyone and ensure justice, cannot intervene in the affairs of private citizens in such a way that the strongest would be favoured over the weakest. As noted in paragraph 13 of the report, the security situation has improved in most conflict areas, in both North and South Kivu and in Kasai. This is despite the fact that, as underscored in the report, there has been heightened activity by certain national and foreign armed groups in North Kivu involving targeted attacks against the civilian population, the Congolese security forces and Blue Helmets.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“As far as the confidence-building measures set out in the Comprehensive and Inclusive Political Agreement of 31 December 2016, the report notes that 107 political prisoners are still being detained. Information provided by the Government indicates that all so-called political prisoners have been released, except for two individuals who were not detained for political reasons: Mr. Diomi Ndongala and Mr. Claude Muyambo. As we have already stated, these two individuals are being prosecuted for violations of common law. The first was convicted of the rape of two minor twin sisters and the second for having illegally acquired privately owned buildings. Mr. Moise Katumbi is being prosecuted for violations that are similar to those committed by Mr. Muyambo.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Regarding MONUSCO's other allegations, the Government is prepared to share information with it so as to ensure a full investigation of the situation on the ground, in order to take the necessary measures. In any case, the Government deplores this avoidable situation, as an electoral register has already been updated and an electoral calendar published, so the path has already been cleared for the holding of elections in December. To conclude on this point, my country's authorities would like to thank the United Nations and all international partners who continue to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to ensure that the electoral process, which has been proceeding smoothly to date, has a successful outcome for the people of the country.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“The fourth death was of a Congolese National Police officer named Mfufumba Latanase, from the mobile operations squad at the police station in Nsele commune, killed by Kamuina Nsapu terrorists in an attack on the Masina community centre. The last was an unidentified terrorist from a cell of the terrorist organization Kamuina Nsapu who had attempted to attack the offices of the military auditor in Kananga in Kasai Central province and was killed in clashes with security forces. With regard to the law-enforcement personnel who attempted to enter the churches, the city's Governor, who condemned the situation, indicated that an investigation had been opened and that those found guilty would be punished.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Their bodies were brought by their accomplices to Saint Alphonse parish, near the commercial establishment they robbed. Father Hugues Ndongisila, the parish priest, confirmed this version, saying that the two who died were neither Christians nor demonstrators, and were not killed within the parish. The third was a Kamuina Nsapu terrorist, first name Arnolde, who was already wanted by law enforcement for other previous criminal activities and who had been mortally wounded during his participation on 31 December in an armed attack on two police stations at the Liberte market in Masina commune in Kinshasa that took place around two o'clock in the afternoon, long after public order had been restored.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“As for the results of these events, the information we have from the relevant authorities is that the Congolese National Police documented no deaths in places of worship in the Catholic parishes in two of the 49 dioceses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - that is, 10 parishes of 152 in the Kinshasa diocese, and one parish in Kamina diocese in Haut-Lomami province. However, five violent deaths were recorded on 31 December for the entire country, with no causal link to the events in question. Two of the deaths were of thieves - one a motorbike taxi driver by profession, Jose Fataki, a resident of No. 2 Kwenge quarter in Matete commune, and another who is still unidentified - both killed by the guards of a cold-storage room in the Mototo quarter in Matete commune, which they were robbing.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Nor did it give the Committee's address so as to enable the city authorities to reach the interested parties in order to get the necessary details. In the circumstances, the Governor of the city could not authorize the holding of the demonstrations. In any case, the Committee is not part of the official structures of the Catholic Church, which would therefore not recognize it legally. This explains why a large number of dioceses in the country and even parishes in the capital did not support the demonstration organizers.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source