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Protests Erupt In Kinshasa Over US Migration Deals

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Protesters at a stadium in Kinshasa have called for the current Congolese leadership to avoid seeking a third term. The movement follows historical resistance to power grabs, such as Joseph Kabila's failed attempt at a third term a decade ago. The first vice-president of the Assembly noted that the current political situation differs from previous instances of regime maneuvering. Protesters expressed feelings of betrayal by leaders who have abandoned their original political promises. The source noted that current leaders are perceived to have abandoned the causes for which previous generations sacrificed their lives. Several dozen people protested outside the US embassy in Kinshasa last week. The demonstrations were sparked by the arrival of Latin Americans in the country. Reports suggest the US administration may also send Afghans to Congo.

Protesters at a stadium in Kinshasa have called for the current Congolese leadership to avoid seeking a third term. The movement follows historical resistance to power grabs, such as Joseph Kabila's failed attempt at a third term a decade ago. The first vice-president of the Assembly noted that the current political situation differs from previous instances of regime maneuvering. Protesters expressed feelings of betrayal by leaders who have abandoned their original political promises. The source noted that current leaders are perceived to have abandoned the causes for which previous generations sacrificed their lives. Several dozen people protested outside the US embassy in Kinshasa last week. The demonstrations were sparked by the arrival of Latin Americans in the country. Reports suggest the US administration may also send Afghans to Congo. Congo is currently managing one of the world's longest-running conflicts. Latin American deportees in Kinshasa are receiving assistance from the International Organization for Migration. The deportees lack passports and report that their home governments have not guaranteed their safety. One Colombian woman stated that none of the deportees in Kinshasa fully understand their current situation or future prospects.

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Sources · 7 independent

RFI Monde

“Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez faire pour empêcher le pouvoir congolaire actuel de... véritablement une indignité politique. Ce qu'on entendait effectivement, un petit nombre dans ce stade disait oui, au troisième mandat.”

RFI Monde

“Ce que vous avez réussi il y a dix ans c'est à dire qu'il y a dix ans, il y avait exactement les mêmes velléités de vouloir changer la constitution pour rester au pouvoir”

RFI Monde

“jeunes congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa pour défendre exactement... ce que nous avons réussi il y a dix ans, et bien pour le Congo nous le réussirons aujourd'hui contre ceux qui veulent faire ce braquage constitutionnel.”

RFI Monde

“jeunes congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa pour défendre exactement...”

RFI Monde

“jeunes congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa pour défendre exactement... ce que nous avons réussi il y a dix ans, et c'est là où on doit s'élever contre le cynisme absolu de l'UDPS”

RFI Monde

“des jeunes congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa... contre ceux qui veulent faire ce braquage constitutionnel.”

RFI Monde

“des jeunes congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa. de la loi et de la présente constitution. Ce que nous avons réussi il y a dix ans, et bien pour le Congo nous le réussirons aujourd'hui contre ceux qui veulent faire ce braquage constitutionnel.”

RFI Afrique

“congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa pour pour défendre exacte”

RFI Monde

“dix ans, des jeunes congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa.”

RFI Afrique

“congolais sont descendus dans les rues de Kinshasa pour pour défendre exacte la fidélité est une cause que tous ces leaders ont abandonné aujourd'hui”

KQED FM

“Several dozen people protested outside the US embassy in Kinshasa last week, angered by the arrival of the Latin Americans, and reports the US administration may also send Afghans to Congo.”

KQED FM

“He described being loaded onto a flight from the US in handcuffs. Many only found out their final destination while they were in the air. Congo is not the only African country where the Trump administration has struck migration deals.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“the Latin American deportees are receiving assistance from the international organization for migration. Their situation is complicated. They have no passports, and say that their home governments haven't guaranteed their safety.”

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