The Democratic Republic of Congo is going through a crucial period. The country is planning elections in 2015 and 2016. As electoral fever mounts, rebel groups continue to sow terror in the east of the country. The Congolese state and the UN peace mission are unable to sufficiently protect the population. On February 24, 2013, eleven African countries, the UN and the African Union signed a 'historic' peace agreement in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).
Flyerdebat_NL_FR.pdf What about the execution of this agreement? What is Belgium's position in the peace process? Can elections bring more peace? And what is the role of local organizations?
On Tuesday September 22, 2015, Pax Christi Vlaanderen, Broederlijk Delen and Justice et Paix are organizing the debate “Aim for peace in Congo!” »
Journalist Koen Vidal (De Morgen) will moderate the debate with 5 experts :
– Koen Vlassenroot, professor at the University of Ghent
– Axelle Fischer, Secretary General of the Justice & Peace Commission
– Alphonse Muambi, author and publicist in the Netherlands
– Elien Spillebeen, president of Mama Kivu and director of Backup Butembo
– Jean-Jacques Nganya, director of Pax Christi Uvira in South Kivu
Practical information:
– September 22, 2015
– from 7 to 9 p.m.
– De Markten, Old Grain Market 5, 1000 Brussels (station: Brussels-Central, metro 1 or 5: Sainte-Catherine)
– the evening will take place in Dutch and French.
Registration required:
[nadia.nsayiat]paxchristi.be or 0479/51.68.98
| During Peace Week, from September 21 to October 2, 2015, Pax Christi Vlaanderen and Broederlijk Delen, with the support of other partners and the singer Leki, are launching the campaign 'Aim for peace! Disarm Eastern Congo'. Sign the petition and also aim for peace in the Congo. |
