“Congo’s president to pardon prisoners”
“Félix Tshisekedi, who was recently sworn in as president of Congo-Kinshasa, has promised to pardon political prisoners and says he will work for the citizens who have fled the country for political reasons should be able to return.”
“” I have decided that in my first 100 days have the objective to reduce tensions in the country to strengthen the democratic process, said Tshisekedi in conjunction with a ceremony on Saturday.”
“He added that he, within ten days, will to pardon prisoners who have been sentenced and do not have the opportunity to appeal against their sentences. Tshisekedi also said that he will order the justice minister to release those who were arrested in connection with demonstrations ahead of the elections in december.”
“as late as Wednesday arrested dozens of people in the democratic republic of the Congo while demonstrating for human rights, something that Tshisekedi was not mentioned on Saturday.”
“the Outcome of the presidential election has been questioned by the opposition.”
