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Viewing cable 07KINSHASA842, CATHOLIC BISHOPS WARN DRC LEADERS

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07KINSHASA842 2007-07-19 15:48 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Kinshasa
VZCZCXRO7373
RR RUEHBZ RUEHDU RUEHGI RUEHJO RUEHMA RUEHMR RUEHPA RUEHRN RUEHTRO
DE RUEHKI #0842/01 2001548
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 191548Z JUL 07
FM AMEMBASSY KINSHASA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 6561
INFO RUEHZO/AFRICAN UNION COLLECTIVE
RUEHXR/RWANDA COLLECTIVE
RUCNSAD/SOUTHERN AF DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
RHEFDIA/DIA WASHDC
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC
RUFOADA/JAC MOLESWORTH RAF MOLESWORTH UK
RHMFIUU/CDR USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 KINSHASA 000842 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV PINS PHUM SCUL CG
SUBJECT: CATHOLIC BISHOPS WARN DRC LEADERS 
 
REF: KINSHASA 394 
 
1. (U) Summary: Congo's Catholic bishops have raised concerns 
about ongoing threats to the DRC's security, natural 
resources, and national sovereignty as well as its general 
state of economic and political development. A statement 
released July 9 calls for immediate action by the Congolese 
people and government, the international community, and MONUC 
to reverse this trend. Signed by the country's 47 bishops and 
archbishops, the statement received significant attention in 
the local media, testifying to the Catholic Church's 
continued political role in the DRC. End summary. 
 
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A CALL TO ACTION 
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2. (U) The National Bishops Conference of the Congo (CENCO) 
released July 9 the conclusions of its 43rd plenary session, 
held in Kinshasa July 3-7. Entitled "New Wine, New 
Wineskins," it portrays the 2006 elections as a turning point 
in the DRC's history. Echoing language from the GDRC's 
campaign for a "Change of Mentality for the Development of 
the DRC," launched the previous week by the Ministry of 
Culture, it calls on Congolese society to begin a process of 
"mental change" to reflect the nation's transition towards 
democracy and desire for a better future. 
 
3. (U) The bishops' statement maintains that the Congolese 
people continue to suffer unnecessarily and that, since 
elections, little has changed in the "new DRC." It urges all 
levels of Congolese society to take immediate and concrete 
steps to bring about development and safeguard the country 
against the "dangers which await it once again," such as 
insecurity in the East, exploitation of natural resources, 
and the suppression of national sovereignty. 
 
4. (U) The statement was signed by the 41 bishops and six 
archbishops who lead the country's 47 dioceses and represent 
more than 30 million Catholics. Also present at the 
conference was Cardinal Yvan Dias, special envoy of Pope 
Benedict XVI, who traveled from Rome to discuss the selection 
of a new archbishop for Kinshasa following the death of the 
politically influential Cardinal Etsou in January. 
 
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SECURITY 
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5. (U) The bishops call the security situation in the Congo 
"worrisome once again" and appeal to all involved to work 
collaboratively to resolve tensions. They emphasize that 
"national sovereignty and territorial integrity are not 
negotiable" in working towards this goal. 
 
6. (U) In particular, the bishops stress the urgency of 
creating a "true republican army" which is "capable of 
responding to its mission of defending and safeguarding the 
integrity of the national territory." They view the 
improvement of military working and living conditions as 
essential to achieving this goal, and suggest the 
construction of barracks as a step in this direction. The 
bishops also call on MONUC to live up to popular expectations 
that it will protect the population and, in doing so, 
maintain their confidence. 
 
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NATURAL RESOURCES 
----------------- 
 
7. (U) The bishops describe the exploitation of Congolese 
natural resources as a source of insecurity as well as 
underdevelopment. They cite conflicts over oil near Lake 
Albert in Ituri District as an example of tension arising 
over resource control and warn that the population risks an 
"oil war" should it not first see the benefits of resource 
extraction in local communities. 
 
8. (U) They also emphasize that mining and forestry 
enterprises should respect the natural environment and 
contribute, above all else, to local development. To further 
these objectives, the statement announced the creation of an 
ad hoc CENCO commission to monitor extractive industries, 
particularly during the current review of mining and forestry 
contracts. 
 
KINSHASA 00000842  002 OF 002 
 
 
 
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NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY 
-------------------- 
 
9. (U) The bishops claim the DRC and other African countries 
are vulnerable to a type of "neocolonialism destined to 
control power, exploit natural resources, and recuperate 
money invested in various areas." They warn that the "house 
is burning" and urge all of Congolese society, particularly 
its political leaders, to remain attentive at all times since 
even a small incident can escalate into large consequences. 
Likewise, the bishops encourage citizens to "remain vigilant 
like the fathers of independence (who were) endowed with a 
nationalism that could safeguard the interests of the 
country." They call on Congolese citizens to "re-conquer 
independence" by assuming responsibility to develop the "new 
DRC." 
 
10. (U) CENCO was critical of the international community, 
saying at many points in its statement that both private 
companies and foreign governments were sources of dependence. 
It reiterates Pope Benedict XVI's appeal to the G8 for 
"rapid, unconditional, and full forgiveness of debt" and 
asserts that debt repayments "penalize the majority of the 
population while benefiting only a few individuals." 
 
11. (U) The bishops emphasize the link between financial 
security and political independence by highlighting the 
weakness of the 2007 budget in addressing the GRDC's 
development agenda and predict that it will induce additional 
financial dependence on donors. They call on Congolese 
leaders to work towards the repatriation of money abroad and 
urge them to avoid signing contracts which might exacerbate 
inequality within the population or penalize future 
generations. As in the past, the bishops also emphasize the 
importance of combating corruption and promoting 
transparency. They ask both MONUC and the GDRC to make their 
reports and inquiries public. 
 
12. (SBU) The bishops' statement has not elicited public 
response by the GDRC, the international community, or MONUC 
despite its criticisms of each. Marc Mvuama (PALU), second 
vice-president of the National Assembly, told PolIntern that, 
had the GDRC felt threatened by the statement it would have 
issued a response or taken action. 
 
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Comment 
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13. (SBU) The bishops' statement was published in full by 
every major Kinshasa newspaper, and is yet another example of 
the Catholic Church's continuing role in Congolese politics. 
Apollinaire Malu-Malu, president of the Independent Electoral 
Commission, explained to PolIntern that the Church has 
advocated many of the same messages found in the statement 
since the transitional government (reftel) and, as such, bold 
declarations are now expected of it. End comment. 
MEECE