A press release from the Republique Democratique du Congo

Rassemblent Congolais pour la Democratie

RCD/Kisangani --- Organisation Politique

Assassination of Joseph Eneko,

Governor of Ituri Province

On Thursday November 21, 2002 (some reports have mentioned Friday), Joseph Eneko, his body guards and several Congolese who were traveling with him, were assassinated, near the town of Mahagi (In the Northeastern Province of Ituri in the DRCongo). As of this writing we do not have all the details regarding this barbarous act which has stripped Ituri and the entire country of a true jewel in the ethical struggle for sustained peace, integrity, reconciliation with truth, for the total and complete end of all forms of violence which daily keep our compatriots in a quasi permanent state of mourning.Before we pay, in a more appropriate manner, our respects, let us think, pray, meditate, mourn together, share the immeasurable pain of the deceased relatives. From whereever everyone is, let us come closer to each other, intensely, and close to those who through this mad as well as criminal gesture have been widowed and orphaned.

To Mrs. Eneko, their children, their relatives, to the spouses, children and relatives of those who were assassinated along with Governor Joseph Eneko and whose names we regret not to have at this moment, we present our most sincere condolences and most deeply felt sympathies.

Let the Almighty and the Ancestors welcome and help their souls rest in peace.

For RCD/Kisangani -- Organisation Politique

Jacques Depelchin

Secretary General