Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KINSHASA409
2006-03-10 12:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kinshasa
Cable title:
UDPS DEMONSTRATION ATTEMPT ENDS IN ARREST, MINOR
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UNCLAS KINSHASA 000409
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV CASC ASEC CG
SUBJECT: UDPS DEMONSTRATION ATTEMPT ENDS IN ARREST, MINOR
DISTURBANCES
UNCLAS KINSHASA 000409
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV CASC ASEC CG
SUBJECT: UDPS DEMONSTRATION ATTEMPT ENDS IN ARREST, MINOR
DISTURBANCES
1. (SBU) The opposition UDPS party called for a March 10
march from Kinshasa's central train station to MONUC
Headquarters reportedly to deliver a note addressed to
visiting UN Deputy Secretary for Peacekeeping Jean-Marie
Guehenno. The UDPS failed to apply for a permit to march
until March 8. The Governor of Kinshasa did not issue a
permit but asked police to deploy near the train station.
2. (SBU) At mid-morning, 50-60 UDPS protesters gathered at
the train station where police used tear gas to disperse
them. The police made several arrests, including Remy
Masamba, Secretary General of the UDPS.
3. (SBU) There have been reports of rock throwing at cars,
including one incident involving an AmCit whose car window
was shattered while he shopped in a nearby store. The AmCit
was uninjured and proceeded normally.
4. (SBU) As of 12:30 pm local time, traffic in Kinshasa is
normal, and businesses are operating. There is heavier than
usual police presence in the central part of the city. We
have issued a warden message to AmCits advising them to
exercise caution and will continue to monitor the situation.
MEECE
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV CASC ASEC CG
SUBJECT: UDPS DEMONSTRATION ATTEMPT ENDS IN ARREST, MINOR
DISTURBANCES
1. (SBU) The opposition UDPS party called for a March 10
march from Kinshasa's central train station to MONUC
Headquarters reportedly to deliver a note addressed to
visiting UN Deputy Secretary for Peacekeeping Jean-Marie
Guehenno. The UDPS failed to apply for a permit to march
until March 8. The Governor of Kinshasa did not issue a
permit but asked police to deploy near the train station.
2. (SBU) At mid-morning, 50-60 UDPS protesters gathered at
the train station where police used tear gas to disperse
them. The police made several arrests, including Remy
Masamba, Secretary General of the UDPS.
3. (SBU) There have been reports of rock throwing at cars,
including one incident involving an AmCit whose car window
was shattered while he shopped in a nearby store. The AmCit
was uninjured and proceeded normally.
4. (SBU) As of 12:30 pm local time, traffic in Kinshasa is
normal, and businesses are operating. There is heavier than
usual police presence in the central part of the city. We
have issued a warden message to AmCits advising them to
exercise caution and will continue to monitor the situation.
MEECE