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Viewing cable 07KINSHASA370, KINSHASA UPDATE 3/27: KABILA DEFENDS ACTIONS

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07KINSHASA370 2007-03-27 14:54 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Kinshasa
VZCZCXRO6553
PP RUEHBZ RUEHDU RUEHGI RUEHJO RUEHMR RUEHRN
DE RUEHKI #0370/01 0861454
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 271454Z MAR 07
FM AMEMBASSY KINSHASA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 5870
INFO RUEHXR/RWANDA COLLECTIVE
RUCNSAD/SOUTHERN AF 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 000370 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV ASEC KPKO MOPS CG
SUBJECT: KINSHASA UPDATE 3/27: KABILA DEFENDS ACTIONS 
AGAINST BEMBA 
 
REF: KINSHASA 361 AND PREVIOUS 
 
1. (U) Summary: President Kabila defended the use of force 
against Jean-Pierre Bemba's guard forces in a March 26 press 
conference, declaring that "order had to be restored at all 
cost." Bemba, who remains in the South African embassy 
compound, said in a press interview Kabila is determined to 
get rid of him and claimed he will leave the country if his 
security cannot be guaranteed. Elements of Bemba's guard in 
his home province of Equateur have signaled to military 
officials their willingness to integrate. Congolese economic 
officials are reviewing potential relief measures in the wake 
of looting during the March 22-23 fighting. End summary. 
 
2. (U) President Kabila made his first public statements on 
the March 22-23 fighting in Kinshasa between elements of the 
Congolese military (FARDC) and Senator and former Vice 
President Jean-Pierre Bemba's guard forces. In a 
nationally-televised press conference from the presidential 
offices, Kabila defended the use of force, saying "order had 
to be restored at all cost." Kabila portrayed the dispute 
with Bemba as military rather than political. He added that 
Bemba had attempted to put himself above the law, and 
reiterated an earlier statement by the Council of Ministers 
March 24 that judicial procedures had been started against 
the former vice president. 
 
3. (U) In an interview published by "Le Monde" March 26, 
Bemba charged Kabila is determined to "get rid" of him and 
to silence the political opposition. He claimed the FARDC 
attack against him and his guard forces was planned in 
advance and meant to avoid any negotiations over the size of 
his security detail. Bemba said that if he does not receive 
sufficient guarantees for his security, he will go into exile. 
 
4. (SBU) Bemba remains with his wife and children at the 
South African embassy compound. Bemba's interview with "Le 
Monde" apparently violated an agreement he had with his hosts 
to cease press interviews from his location. South African 
Embassy officials also told us there are no immediate plans 
for South African Minister of Local and Provincial Government 
Sydney Mufamadi to travel to Kinshasa. 
 
5. (SBU) Members of Bemba's guard force in his home province 
have indicated to military officials their willingness to 
integrate into the FARDC. MONUC officials report Bemba forces 
have been turning themselves in to FARDC and MONUC officials 
in Mbandaka and Gemena. Embassy contacts in Equateur told us 
Bemba guard commander Captain Jose Ewale released a statement 
March 26 in Gemena saying his forces were ready to integrate. 
FARDC Land Forces Commander General Gabriel Amisi is meeting 
Bemba's forces in Gemena and Gbadolite this week to discuss 
the options of integration and demobilization. 
 
6. (U) Bemba's Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC) 
party issued a statement March 26 condemning the March 22-23 
violence and "threats" against Bemba. The communique, signed 
by MLC Secretary General Francois Mwamba, conveyed the 
party's regret that violence prevailed over dialogue and 
urged that a political solution be found to the crisis. The 
MLC stated it will remain committed to the political process 
as a strong and republican opposition. 
 
7. (SBU) The Kinshasa business community suffered extensive 
losses as a result of the violence -- in some cases from 
physical property damage and looting, in addition to the loss 
of business over several days. The most serious damage 
occurred on and around Gombe's main Boulevard de 30 Juin, 
where some of the most serious fighting took place. Looting 
was reported at some Gombe residences, and several offices, 
including the Central Bank building, were damaged by mortar 
and weapons fire. Several stores along the boulevard, 
especially those selling easily portable items like cell 
phones and clothing, were the hardest hit according to 
Embassy contacts. The Ministry of Economy is trying to assess 
total losses, but it is too early to determine the impact on 
investment and local commerce. The Federation of Congolese 
Businesses is expected to meet March 28 with the GDRC's 
economic and financial ministries to discuss temporary 
business relief measures. 
 
8. (U) European Union Great Lakes Special Envoy Roeland Van 
de Geer met with Kabila and Prime Minister Gizenga March 26. 
Van de Geer said he was concerned by the events of March 
22-23 but pleased with Kabila's efforts to consolidate 
 
KINSHASA 00000370  002 OF 002 
 
 
democracy. He added he was confident in the future of the RDC 
and encouraged a frank dialogue among all Congolese to put an 
end to the current crisis. Van de Geer, who had finished his 
first visit to the DRC March 20, returned to Kinshasa from 
Kampala to review the situation. 
 
9. (SBU) French Cooperation Minister Brigitte Girardin, who 
signed a 200 million Euro development agreement with the GDRC 
March 24, met with Kabila during her brief Kinshasa visit. 
According to French diplomatic officials, Kabila told 
Girardin that Bemba had passed the limits of acceptable 
behavior and be brought to justice. Girardin also spoke by 
phone March 24 with Bemba, who indicated his unwillingness to 
go before the Congolese courts. 
 
10. (U) The chiefs of mission of EU members states in 
Kinshasa released a declaration March 27 expressing their 
"indignation" following the violence and condemning the 
violations committed by both sides. Deploring the loss of 
life, they called the military's use of force premature and 
unsuited for achieving the objective of disarming Bemba's 
forces. The chiefs of mission said their primary concerns are 
the victims and the future of the Congolese people, and noted 
as well the serious violation of international norms, 
including the protection of diplomatic missions and personnel. 
 
11. (SBU) The "P3-plus-two" chiefs of mission (U.K., U.S., 
France, South Africa, and Belgium) will meet at 1700 with 
SRSG Swing to discuss the current situation. 
MEECE