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Press Review 11 February 2005
The Disarmament process of foreign forces based in Eastern DR of Congo, the ethnic conflict in Ituri and strikes by civil servants in Kinshasa are the main topics covered by today's local press.
« DRC Army and MONUC Joint Operation in Walungu to neutralise Rwandan FDLR rebels; Washington Meeting to assess the work thus far achieved by the Verification Commission on the Verification Mechanism along Rwanda-DRC border on one hand, and DRC-Uganda on the other, known as CVMC. Verifications have effectively started on the ground as well as the disarmament of 'negative forces'», Le Potentiel writes. In order to disarm the Interhamwe, «Kigali offers the cooperation of its army (Rwandan Defence Forces)», the paper says on its front page. « To accelerate the implementation of such a complex operation, (') MONUC Force commander has allegedly travelled to Kigali to discus the issue with the army chief of staff of the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF), General James Kabarebe », the paper says, alerting to the North Kivu residents «serious concern», « fearing new clashes between Rwandan troops in DRC. ».
« In recently held meeting in Goma, local population's delegates said they were persuaded that Rwandan troops' participation in the operation would trigger off armed clashes between Rwandan forces in DRC. To get round such an obstacle, the populations hope that the merging of armed forces in DR Congo (FARDC) would be quickly achieved to enable it (FARDC) to jointly work with MONUC and the African Union's troops. »
« Whilst MONUC is preparing to receive African Union's troops, the UN chief in Burundi is visiting the DRC. Carolyn McAsjkie got to Kinshasa yesterday from Bujumbura, on a three-day working visit to be held with the United Nations Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo. ONUB and MONUC coordinate their activities, share information, notably about the cross-border movements and arms traffic by armed troops », Le Potentiel reports.
Referring to military activities, L'AVENIR writes, «ex-FAZ reintegration is under way». The paper quotes military sources as indicating, « about thirty ex-FAZ (former Zairian armed forces) living abroad conferred with FARDC army chief of staff, lieutenant general Kisempia yesterday as instructed by Major General Joseph Kabila. » «With the imminent reintegration of the ex-FAZ long-sidelined, we are heading for the formation of real deterrent army which will meet the current needs of a DRC faced with instability in its Eastern provinces», the paper says.
L'Observateur reports instability in Ituri, adding «52 dead and thousands displaced. On 19 January 2005, the hema ethnic group of the Tché village, situated 60 kilometres from Bunia was attacked by militiamen of the 'Nationalist front for Integration (FNI)', one of the most active armed groups in the Ituri district. »
Le Potentiel says, « social unrest risks aggravating if the government does not react promptly and effectively ». Under the title ''Government in awkward situation'', the paper highlights, « the Para-medics' strike may have serious repercussions. »
Indeed, nearly 12,000 public health staff stopped working on 10 January 2005 claiming ''hazard bonus''' « The Paramedics' strike, though legitimate, however took a heavy toll on human lives' Altogether 1,366 dead», LA REFERENCE PLUS says, further indicating that the Government « promised 15,5 millions dollars in favour of Para-medics' strikers». « It is feared that other sectors of Public Administration also go on strike», Le Potentiel writes.
« In recently held meeting in Goma, local population's delegates said they were persuaded that Rwandan troops' participation in the operation would trigger off armed clashes between Rwandan forces in DRC. To get round such an obstacle, the populations hope that the merging of armed forces in DR Congo (FARDC) would be quickly achieved to enable it (FARDC) to jointly work with MONUC and the African Union's troops. »
« Whilst MONUC is preparing to receive African Union's troops, the UN chief in Burundi is visiting the DRC. Carolyn McAsjkie got to Kinshasa yesterday from Bujumbura, on a three-day working visit to be held with the United Nations Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo. ONUB and MONUC coordinate their activities, share information, notably about the cross-border movements and arms traffic by armed troops », Le Potentiel reports.
Referring to military activities, L'AVENIR writes, «ex-FAZ reintegration is under way». The paper quotes military sources as indicating, « about thirty ex-FAZ (former Zairian armed forces) living abroad conferred with FARDC army chief of staff, lieutenant general Kisempia yesterday as instructed by Major General Joseph Kabila. » «With the imminent reintegration of the ex-FAZ long-sidelined, we are heading for the formation of real deterrent army which will meet the current needs of a DRC faced with instability in its Eastern provinces», the paper says.
L'Observateur reports instability in Ituri, adding «52 dead and thousands displaced. On 19 January 2005, the hema ethnic group of the Tché village, situated 60 kilometres from Bunia was attacked by militiamen of the 'Nationalist front for Integration (FNI)', one of the most active armed groups in the Ituri district. »
Le Potentiel says, « social unrest risks aggravating if the government does not react promptly and effectively ». Under the title ''Government in awkward situation'', the paper highlights, « the Para-medics' strike may have serious repercussions. »
Indeed, nearly 12,000 public health staff stopped working on 10 January 2005 claiming ''hazard bonus''' « The Paramedics' strike, though legitimate, however took a heavy toll on human lives' Altogether 1,366 dead», LA REFERENCE PLUS says, further indicating that the Government « promised 15,5 millions dollars in favour of Para-medics' strikers». « It is feared that other sectors of Public Administration also go on strike», Le Potentiel writes.
