NGOs call for the rejection of the bill on the nationality of presidents

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NGOs call for the rejection of the bill on the

While this bill reserving the functions of President of the Republic to Congolese born to Congolese father and mother had been rejected two years ago, the Tshiani bill on the ” congolity is to be debated shortly. But several human rights organizations are calling on MPs to reject a project deemed dangerous for the country.

With our correspondent in Kinshasa, Kamanda Wa Kamanda Muzembe

For the Human Rights Research Institute, the Tshiani law is simply ” contrary to several constitutional provisions “. ” It goes against in particular article 12 of the constitutionexplains Me Hubert Tshiswaka, director of the organization. This article enshrines the equality of all Congolese before the law with equal protection, excluding any discrimination.. »

The Congolese Association for Access to Justice (Acaj) seriously fear “that this draft reform of the electoral law” does not call into question the fragile national unity “. With, as a key, frustrations and violence that the DRC does not need “, warns this association.

As for the NGO Humanism and Human Rights, it invites the deputies to focus on urgent issues: national cohesion, restoration of peace in the east of the country and organization of credible elections – the presidential election is scheduled for December. ” This bill is simply discriminatory. sums up this NGO.

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