The authorities have banned a march of citizen movements and lobby groups that require a timetable for upcoming elections in the country. 13 of them have just arrested by the police
Occurred in Butembo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
on July 31, 2017, at 8:15 AM
Reported by anonymous via Walk-in / in person
on July 31, 2017, at 9:04 AM
in Butembo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
This rumour is confirmed true
and is of low priority
– here's why:
At least 27 activists of the Lucha citizen movement were arrested on Monday, 31 July 2017 in Goma (North Kivu) during the march to demand the electoral calendar. The arrest took place for some at the entrance of President Katindo (West of Goma) and for others at the office of the CENI North Kivu.
Au moins 27 militants du mouvement citoyen Lucha ont été arrêtés ce lundi 31 juillet 2017 à Goma (Nord-Kivu) lors de la marche pour réclamer le calendrier électoral. L’arrestation est intervenue pour les uns à l’entrée président au quartier Katindo (Ouest de Goma) et pour les autres au bureau de la CENI Nord-Kivu.