Congolese journalist Serge Bitangilayi was detained and intimidated by officers of the notorious
Agence nationale des renseignements (ANR) in Mbuji-Mayi this week. His crime? Broadcasting images of UDPS leader
Etienne Tshisekedi. Kasai provincial authorities banned broadcasts of the veteran opposition heavyweight who will compete with Kabila for the presidency later this year.
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| Etienne Tshisekedi |
Harassment of media professionals is ongoing proof of how factions in the Kabila government are strangling freedom of expression in the run up to elections.
The incident was condemned by
Observatoire de la Liberté de la Presse en Afrique (
OLPA) and by
Journaliste en Danger (
JED).
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