Pope Francis appeals for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo

by Congo | Dec 27, 2016 | Congo Today

Question 4

Vivian Nzabariba / RTBF & Imburi.info (Goma): I would like to know in relation to the CENCO and the different political classes trying to defuse the political tension prevailing during this period of crisis, yet MONUSCO seems to be backwards or forwards. The deviation from the ongoing work of the dialogue.

Can we know how much MONUSCO could help to influence these political components in order to be able to describe the political situation? The question is addressed to Mr. Félix Basse.

MONUSCO [Félix Prosper Basse] spokesperson: First of all, I would like to point out an inaccuracy when you say that MONUSCO was set aside during this whole process.

I think we have recalled it here enough. The dialogue initiated by His Excellency the President of the Republic and held in the city of the African Union, under the facilitation of Mr. Edem Kodjo, was a dialogue between Congolese. And we have also called on all Congolese to be able to dialogue, because dialogue was the only peaceful way, the only royal road that would enable us to move forward in preserving human lives, but Also avoiding all tensions.

The divergences are fundamental, the divergences certainly exist, but these divergences can be smoothed precisely following talks, following negotiations, following a dialogue between all the Congolese actors.

So I just think that since then we have continued to carry out our activities of good offices, our activities also with certain leaders of the subregion, which should not be neglected either. Role to play in creating a peaceful environment, an environment that allows everyone to move forward, and to focus on the The interests of the Congolese people.

But we have never been put aside, we have always carried out our activities of good offices, we have always also supported the facilitator.

And I think that today the machine is engaged, and the CENCO continues this mediation, we must congratulate the CENCO. Because you know, it’s not an easy job, it’s not just an activity of any rest.

So I think we have to support this initiative, we have to support it, we must also do our utmost to ensure that this activity succeeds as a last resort.

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