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Viewing cable 06KINSHASA1209, DRC ELECTIONS SITREP 1

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06KINSHASA1209 2006-07-29 18:10 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Kinshasa
VZCZCXRO4830
PP RUEHDU RUEHGI RUEHJO RUEHMR RUEHRN
DE RUEHKI #1209/01 2101810
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 291810Z JUL 06
FM AMEMBASSY KINSHASA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4490
INFO RUEHXR/RWANDA COLLECTIVE
RUCNSAD/SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC
RHEFDIA/DIA WASHDC
RHMFISS/HQ USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE
RUFOADA/JAC MOLESWORTH RAF MOLESWORTH UK
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 KINSHASA 001209 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV KDEM KPKO CG ELECTIONS
SUBJECT: DRC ELECTIONS SITREP 1 
 
REF: KINSHASA 1208 
 
1. (U) The Democratic Republic of Congo remains largely calm 
on the eve of the July 30 presidential and legislative 
elections. A few isolated security incidents have taken place 
in Kinshasa and Mbuji Mayi in the past day, but they have not 
kept election workers nationwide from completing last-minute 
preparations for tomorrow's vote. Across the country, 
potential voters continue to express their desire to head to 
the polls, indicating the potential for a heavy turnout, 
particularly outside Kinshasa. The security presence in 
Kinshasa itself was evident, with several MONUC armored 
patrols circulating in the downtown area, in addition to a 
noticeable Congolese police presence. 
 
2. (U) Official political campaigning ended at midnight July 
28, with rallies and demonstrations prohibited the weekend of 
the election. Candidates appear to be abiding by that 
regulation, as election observers throughout the country 
report that no public political activity is taking place. In 
downtown Kinshasa, streets that until yesterday were 
completely covered by campaign propaganda have returned to 
their pre-campaign appearance, as candidates voluntarily took 
down their posters and banners so as not to be in violation 
of the law. (Note: There is no provision in the DRC's 
electoral law, however, which states that propaganda had to 
be removed after the campaign deadline passed. End note.) 
 
3. (U) Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer, who is 
leading the USG election observation mission, met in Kinshasa 
with CEI President Abbe Apollinaire Malu Malu and the heads 
of several international observation missions. A/S Frazer 
spoke with the CEI president regarding the Commission's work 
in preparing for the election as well as its plans to manage 
the post-election period, including the announcement of 
results and the calendar for the second round of voting later 
this year. Members from several international observation 
missions, including the European Union, provided A/S Frazer 
with an overview of their assessments concerning logistical 
aspects of the electoral process and efforts at voter 
education. In addition, A/S Frazer spoke with members of the 
international and Congolese press regarding the elections. 
 
4. (U) Workers with the Independent Electoral Commission 
(CEI) spent the day feverishly preparing polling stations, 
setting up voting booths and making last-minute deliveries of 
election materials to the more than 50,000 voting sites. In 
the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu, as well as 
Ituri District, the majority of polling stations visited by 
EmbOffs appeared to be ready for the July 30 vote, with voter 
lists clearly displayed and voter kits ready to be 
distributed. Some polling sites, though, did not appear as 
well-prepared, but CEI workers said they were expecting 
materials to arrive later in the day. In Goma, PolCouns 
reported that all voting stations have received their ballots 
and other essential materiel, although many were missing 
desks and chairs. CEI workers in Goma, however, said they 
have not yet been paid, despite having been told they were to 
receive their stipend from the CEI this weekend. CEI 
officials in Kinshasa said they are aware of the problem and 
have today sent payments to Goma and other locations where 
workers have not been paid. Nearly all poll workers EmbOffs 
met, however, were in good spirits, saying they would show up 
for work tomorrow out of civic duty, even if they had not 
received their salaries. 
 
5. (U) An inter-institutional meeting (comprised of the 
institutions of the transitional government) was held July 29 
in Kinshasa, although three of the DRC's four vice presidents 
did not attend. While President Joseph Kabila and Vice 
President Abdoulaye Yerodia appeared, Vice Presidents 
Jean-Pierre Bemba and Azarias Ruberwa did not. During the 
meeting, Malu Malu presented a timetable leading to the next 
round of elections with the possible date of October 29 for 
the next round of voting for provincial assemblies and, if 
necessary, a second round of presidential balloting. The CEI 
released July 28 the final list of 13,478 provincial assembly 
candidates, and Malu Malu is expected the make a public 
announcement regarding the date for the second round of 
elections later this evening. A planned meeting of the 
"Espace Presidentiel," which had been planned the 
inter-institutional session, was canceled since Bemba and 
Ruberwa were not in attendance, although members present 
emphasized the importance for the "Espace" to meet the week 
following elections. 
 
6. (U) A few isolated security incidents have been reported 
 
KINSHASA 00001209  002 OF 002 
 
 
across the country in the last day, none of which have 
considerably disturbed the electoral process. On July 29 in 
Mbuji Mayi, a CEI truck (which reportedly did not have a 
police escort) carrying 134 electoral kits was attacked and 
burned. CEI officials said, though, that no ballots were 
destroyed in the fire, and replacement equipment is being 
flown immediately to the city. MONUC-Mbuji Mayi Head of 
Office Mamady Kouyate said it is not yet known who is 
responsible for the attack. Kouyate also said anonymous 
leaflets appeared in Mbuji Mayi July 28 threatening anyone 
who attempted to vote. In Kinshasa, an unmanned drone from 
the European Union Force (EUFOR) on a test mission crashed 
the evening of July 28 while attempting to land at a local 
airport. The drone reportedly crashed into a house which 
caught on fire, resulting in four wounded. Also in Kinshasa 
on July 28, security guards belonging to Vice President 
Ruberwa were shot at by elements of the presidential guard on 
the outskirts of the city. One of Ruberwa's guards was 
reportedly killing during the incident. In a press conference 
the evening of July 28, Ruberwa condemned the attack, but 
appealed to his followers to remain calm. 
 
7. (U) In response to the security incidents in Kinshasa on 
July 27 (reftel), the International Committee to Accompany 
the Transition (CIAT) issued a communique July 28 condeming 
the perpetrators responsible the violence, which included the 
looting of the offices of the High Media Authority, the 
National Observatory for Human Rights, as well as several 
police stations. The CIAT saluted the courage and 
self-control of the Congolese police in the face of such acts 
and encouraged police officials to continue their work with 
determination and professionalism. 
MEECE