President Laurent-Desire Kabila has scheduled a national debate to discuss the country’s political future, Reuters reported, citing state television. The meeting is due to be held next month in a foreign country, said Bertin Banza, vice-president of a government reform commission. The agenda will include discussion on a draft constitution,legitimisation of power and liberalising political activity.
1998 “deplorable year” for human rights
The main Congolese human rights organisation, ASADHO, has described 1998 as a “deplorable year” for human rights in the DRC. According to ASADHO’s annual report, violations of basic freedoms have increased. Speaking over Radio France Internationale, ASADHO’s president Guillaume Ngefa said both the rebels and Kabila’s regime were responsible for this situation.
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