DR Congo’s C64 rejects armed rebellion and calls for inclusive dialogue
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sowetan
The Congolese opposition coalition C64 rejects armed rebellion and calls for inclusive dialogue between the parties to the conflict, while opposing constitutional reform that would allow Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. After a two-day meeting in Rome, it said it wanted to meet Tshisekedi and Joseph Kabila, according to Reuters.
The Congolese opposition coalition C64 has rejected the use of armed rebellion and called for dialogue involving all parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to Reuters. In a statement issued on Tuesday after a two-day meeting in Rome, Italy, it said no military solution could resolve the conflict.
C64, which brings together five opposition leaders, including former presidential candidates Martin Fayulu and Moïse Katumbi, reiterated its opposition to constitutional reforms that would allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The coalition called for the Constitution to be respected and plans to request a meeting with Tshisekedi and former president Joseph Kabila to help bring about inclusive dialogue.
The coalition also called for the release of detained opposition figures. It named Prince Epenge, an ally of Fayulu who was arrested on Sunday at Kinshasa airport as he was due to travel to Rome, according to C64.
The Rome meeting continues the coalition’s efforts to secure political talks. On 27 October, C64 proposed to bring Félix Tshisekedi and Joseph Kabila together.
