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9 Mar
2009
Press Review 19 May 2005
The fourth joint meeting of the DRC Government/International Community and the MONUC weekly press conference are the dominant news in today's local press.
The headlines in La Référence Plus read: 'A foreign firm has been called upon to make a census of the Congolese Armed Forces, FARDC'. The paper explains, 'the operation is intended to make a reliable assessment of the actual strength of the Congolese Army and Police forces' and adds, ' the professional census devised will help the Congolese Government put in place a good system of wages-payment for the military and police forces based on reliable and indisputable data,' echoing a statement by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the DRC, Mr. William Swing.
Under the headlines 'the International Community takes the responsibility for paying military and police wages,' Le Phare comments, 'by accepting to pay military and police wages and other related benefits, the International Community has taken into consideration the security aspect in respect of the safe movement of persons and goods which is a strong signal to those who display an outward nationalism of bad form and are extending unnecessarily the transition to keep gaining some favours under a regime characterized by impunity and unjustified liberalities.'
Le Palmarès in turn, refers to 'the International Community's strategy to prevent military revolt,' and reveals, quoting some sources, 'unidentified military elements were recently seen with subversive pamphlets.' According to the paper, ' The commitment to take responsibility for the payment of the Congolese troops and police by the International Community will appease the minds of the troops and will prevent them from taking any subversive action.'
In another development, Le Potentiel reports, ' 13,366 ex-combatants of Ituri armed groups handed over their weapons to MONUC,' echoing a statement by the Director of Public Information, Mr. Kemal Saiki. La Tempête des Tropiques reports, 'within a week, the number of disarmed militiamen has increased to 13,666 from 12,345.'
La Tempête des Tropiques further reports, ' Swing is in Kigali to confer with President Kagamé.' The paper echoes last MONUC weekly press conference and says, 'Mr. Swing and President Paul Kagame's talks will focus on the FDLR's issue,' quoting MONUC Deputy spokesman, Mr. Mamadou Bah.
L'Observateur, as far as it is concerned headlines, ' Kofi Annan and William Swing hail President Joseph Kabila's commitment,' noting that the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the DRC has 'referred to President Kabila's speech on the occasion of the adoption of the draft constitution as courageous and encouraging.' The paper further highlights, ' Kofi Anann has expressed hopes that a popular referendum will be held shortly to accelerate the process.'
On the same subject, L'Avenir indicates, ' CIAT is satisfied with the progress made by the DRC transition.' It publishes in full a communiqué issued by the International Committee to Support the Transition, and stresses, ' the International Community is more persuaded that the Democratic Republic of Congo is now on a good track.'
Referring mainly to the Mbuji-Mayi events, Le Palmarès mentions, 'the Provincial Security Council decreed, as of yesterday, a curfew in that town from 24 hours to 6 hours.'
In the same development, Le Phare headlines, 'A Ghost town operation in Kananga.' In this respect, the paper reports, ' schools, markets and stores were closed,' and underscores, 'unlike Mbuji-Mayi where gun shots were heard on Tuesday and the seats of political parties were looted, no clash nor major incident were reported in Kananga.'
Under the headlines 'the International Community takes the responsibility for paying military and police wages,' Le Phare comments, 'by accepting to pay military and police wages and other related benefits, the International Community has taken into consideration the security aspect in respect of the safe movement of persons and goods which is a strong signal to those who display an outward nationalism of bad form and are extending unnecessarily the transition to keep gaining some favours under a regime characterized by impunity and unjustified liberalities.'
Le Palmarès in turn, refers to 'the International Community's strategy to prevent military revolt,' and reveals, quoting some sources, 'unidentified military elements were recently seen with subversive pamphlets.' According to the paper, ' The commitment to take responsibility for the payment of the Congolese troops and police by the International Community will appease the minds of the troops and will prevent them from taking any subversive action.'
In another development, Le Potentiel reports, ' 13,366 ex-combatants of Ituri armed groups handed over their weapons to MONUC,' echoing a statement by the Director of Public Information, Mr. Kemal Saiki. La Tempête des Tropiques reports, 'within a week, the number of disarmed militiamen has increased to 13,666 from 12,345.'
La Tempête des Tropiques further reports, ' Swing is in Kigali to confer with President Kagamé.' The paper echoes last MONUC weekly press conference and says, 'Mr. Swing and President Paul Kagame's talks will focus on the FDLR's issue,' quoting MONUC Deputy spokesman, Mr. Mamadou Bah.
L'Observateur, as far as it is concerned headlines, ' Kofi Annan and William Swing hail President Joseph Kabila's commitment,' noting that the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the DRC has 'referred to President Kabila's speech on the occasion of the adoption of the draft constitution as courageous and encouraging.' The paper further highlights, ' Kofi Anann has expressed hopes that a popular referendum will be held shortly to accelerate the process.'
On the same subject, L'Avenir indicates, ' CIAT is satisfied with the progress made by the DRC transition.' It publishes in full a communiqué issued by the International Committee to Support the Transition, and stresses, ' the International Community is more persuaded that the Democratic Republic of Congo is now on a good track.'
Referring mainly to the Mbuji-Mayi events, Le Palmarès mentions, 'the Provincial Security Council decreed, as of yesterday, a curfew in that town from 24 hours to 6 hours.'
In the same development, Le Phare headlines, 'A Ghost town operation in Kananga.' In this respect, the paper reports, ' schools, markets and stores were closed,' and underscores, 'unlike Mbuji-Mayi where gun shots were heard on Tuesday and the seats of political parties were looted, no clash nor major incident were reported in Kananga.'
