Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KINSHASA747
2006-05-11 13:17:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kinshasa
Cable title:
MEMBERS OF MAI MAI LEADER GEDEON'S GROUP SURRENDER
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KINSHASA 000747
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/11/2016
TAGS: PGOV PHUM KPKO MOPS CG
SUBJECT: MEMBERS OF MAI MAI LEADER GEDEON'S GROUP SURRENDER
TO MONUC FORCES
REF: KINSHASA 572
C O N F I D E N T I A L KINSHASA 000747
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/11/2016
TAGS: PGOV PHUM KPKO MOPS CG
SUBJECT: MEMBERS OF MAI MAI LEADER GEDEON'S GROUP SURRENDER
TO MONUC FORCES
REF: KINSHASA 572
1. (SBU) In a move which should reduce much of the tension
in northern Katanga province, approximately 200 members of
Mai Mai leader Gedeon's group surrendered to MONUC forces on
May 6 and were taken to Lubumbashi. Of these, slightly more
than half are reported to be militia troops, including child
soldiers. All are currently being held at a FARDC base on the
edge of Lubumbashi. (Note: MONUC has no facilities to
accommodate them. End note.)
2. (C) MONUC sources report that they currently have a team
in Mitwaba to complete the dismantling of Gedeon's forces and
to secure his own surrender. Gedeon is reportedly demanding
guarantees of his personal security as a condition for
surrendering, which will pose a difficult dilemma for MONUC
negotiators, given his clear record as a human rights
violator and the already-expressed desire of the GDRC to
arrest and prosecute him for his crimes. Despite this, both
MONUC and Congolese sources expect that Gedeon will soon be
in custody. Post will continue to monitor developments.
DOUGHERTY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/11/2016
TAGS: PGOV PHUM KPKO MOPS CG
SUBJECT: MEMBERS OF MAI MAI LEADER GEDEON'S GROUP SURRENDER
TO MONUC FORCES
REF: KINSHASA 572
1. (SBU) In a move which should reduce much of the tension
in northern Katanga province, approximately 200 members of
Mai Mai leader Gedeon's group surrendered to MONUC forces on
May 6 and were taken to Lubumbashi. Of these, slightly more
than half are reported to be militia troops, including child
soldiers. All are currently being held at a FARDC base on the
edge of Lubumbashi. (Note: MONUC has no facilities to
accommodate them. End note.)
2. (C) MONUC sources report that they currently have a team
in Mitwaba to complete the dismantling of Gedeon's forces and
to secure his own surrender. Gedeon is reportedly demanding
guarantees of his personal security as a condition for
surrendering, which will pose a difficult dilemma for MONUC
negotiators, given his clear record as a human rights
violator and the already-expressed desire of the GDRC to
arrest and prosecute him for his crimes. Despite this, both
MONUC and Congolese sources expect that Gedeon will soon be
in custody. Post will continue to monitor developments.
DOUGHERTY