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UN urges inclusive dialogue and freedoms in DRC national talks

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UN urges inclusive dialogue and freedoms in DRC national talks

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UN calls for consensus and protection of civil liberties in DRC’s national dialogue

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From the United Nations Security Council, MONUSCO chief James Swan delivered a strong political message to Kinshasa this Friday. He urged all Congolese stakeholders to unite behind an inclusive national dialogue framework while emphasizing the critical need to safeguard civic space and fundamental freedoms—particularly freedom of expression and assembly—to ensure every voice can be heard in a peaceful and secure environment.

This appeal carries special weight as the constitutional debate continues to deeply divide the nation, and the CENCO headquarters was recently targeted by government supporters in Kinshasa.

On the security front, the UN diplomat welcomed the establishment of a national commission to oversee security sector reform and progress on the country’s first-ever national security policy, currently being finalized under presidential leadership.

By Mariama Hamani — Analyst

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