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Congolese intelligence arrests opposition figure Prince Epenge in Kinshasa

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Congolese intelligence arrested Prince Epenge, spokesperson for the opposition coalition Lamuka, at Kinshasa airport after preventing him from boarding a flight to Rome. His camp is demanding his release, the return of his passport and confirmation of where he is being held, RFI reports.

Congolese intelligence arrested Prince Epenge at N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa on Sunday 25 October, according to RFI. The spokesperson for the opposition coalition Lamuka was arrested after being prevented from boarding a flight to Rome, where the Congolese opposition is holding a conclave to develop a common position on the country’s main challenges.

Prince Epenge’s camp is demanding confirmation of where he is being held, his unconditional release and the return of his passport. The Lamuka coalition was formed around opposition figure Martin Fayulu.

The Rome conclave is part of a series of meetings of the Congolese opposition in Europe. On 25 October, the C64 coalition called for a national dialogue in Europe.

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