The killing of 22 year old Freddy Kambale has sparked outrage across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kambale was shot dead, apparently by the police, during a protest march against the deteriorating security situation in the town of Beni. Two police officers suspected of pulling the trigger have since been taken in for questioning, says local authorities.
The incident has once again cast a spotlight on the lack of change anticipated after the election of President Felix Tshisekedi, in December 2018.
The country was hoping to move away from the 18 years of oppressive rule under Joseph Kabila when Tshisekedi took office; however critics of government continue to endure brutality at the hands of the authorities.
Condemning the latest incident, local human right organisation (Association Congolaise pour l'Acces a la Justice) issued a reminder that just six months ago Kambale's colleague, Obadi Mohindo, was killed under similar circumstances and his family is yet to receive justice.
The USA embassy in Kinahasa have also condemned the murder of Kambale, and called on the Congolese authorities to institute an investigation so that the perpetrators are held accountable.
Opposition party leader, Martin Fayulu, also expressed sadness for the killing and was quoted as saying , the bloody regime of Kabila continues under the proxy leadership of Felix Tshisekedi.
Both Kambale and Mohindo were members of the LUCHA movement, an organisation fighting for change in the DRC
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