Zaire: Information on a 18 January 1993 demonstration in Kinshasa in which more than a thousand people took part and some were arrested
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 August 1994 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ZAR18128.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Zaire: Information on a 18 January 1993 demonstration in Kinshasa in which more than a thousand people took part and some were arrested, 1 August 1994, ZAR18128.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6aaec1b.html [accessed 17 September 2023] |
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Various sources indicated that there were protests by anti-government groups in Kinshasa on or around the period in question, and that "men in uniform" were involved in violent actions against civilians during that period (AFP 19 Jan. 1993; BBC World Service 19 Jan. 1993; BBC Summary 20 Jan. 1993; ibid. 19 Jan. 1993; Keesing's Jan. 1993, 39257). However, the sources did not indicate the number of participants in the protests, nor was any mention made of arrests. For further details, please refer to the attachments.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
References
Agence France Presse (AFP) [Paris, in French]. 19 January 1993. "Rights Organization on Concern Over Violence." (FBIS-AFR-93-012 21 Jan. 1993, p. 6)
BBC World Service [London, in English]. 19 January 1993. "Zaire: Opposition on 'Failed' Plan to 'Seize' Media." (FBIS-AFR-93-012 21 Jan. 1993, p. 5)
BBC Summary of World Broadcasts. 20 January 1993. "Zaire: Presidential Guard Reportedly Kill Five Demonstrators in Kinshasa." (NEXIS)
. 19 January 1993. "Zaire: Mounting Tension in Kinshasa; Opposition Plans March on Radio Station." (NEXIS)
Keesing's Record of World Events [Cambridge]. January 1993. Vol. 31, No. 1. "Zaire: Pressure on Mobutu."
Attachments
Agence France Presse (AFP) [Paris, in French]. 19 January 1993. "Rights Organization on Concern over Violence." (FBIS-AFR-93-012 21 Jan. 1993, p. 6)
BBC World Service [London, in English]. 19 January 1993. "Zaire: Opposition on 'Failed' Plan to 'Seize' Media." (FBIS-AFR-93-012 21 Jan. 1993, p. 5)
BBC Summary of World Broadcasts. 20 January 1993. "Zaire: Presidential Guard Reportedly Kill Five Demonstrators in Kinshasa." (NEXIS)
. 19 January 1993. "Zaire: Mounting Tension in Kinshasa; Opposition Plans March on Radio Station." (NEXIS)
Keesing's Record of World Events [Cambridge]. January 1993. Vol. 31, No. 1. "Zaire: Pressure on Mobutu," p. 39257.
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