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C64 coalition to discuss its position on Kabila’s front in Brussels

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C64 coalition to discuss its position on Kabila’s front in Brussels

Leaders of the Congolese opposition coalition C64, including Martin Fayulu, Delly Sesanga and Jean-Marc Kabund, are due to meet in Brussels this week to define their position on the National Resistance Front (FRN), led by Joseph Kabila. The coalition is to decide collectively how to respond to the initiative, according to a C64 member quoted by Actu30.cd.

The Congolese opposition coalition C64 is to discuss this week in Brussels its position on the National Resistance Front (FRN), led by former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila, reports Mediacongo. Several of its leaders are expected in the Belgian capital for the discussions.

Martin Fayulu, Delly Sesanga and Jean-Marc Kabund are expected to meet Moïse Katumbi and Matata Ponyo, two other coalition leaders currently in exile. They are to decide together what position to adopt towards the FRN.

The discussions follow the launch of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation in Goma on 14 October, and come as Communications Minister Patrick Muyaya called on the opposition to clarify its position on Joseph Kabila on 19 October.

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