While the number of those murdered during the protests- or just going to church- continues to rise, there is a feeling of strength and unity among the people. Watching the videos and hearing the news that has managed to escape RDC (a regular tactic of the regime is to cut all internet and phone lines- though there are circuitous routes) leaves me with a mixture of hope and despair. I am stunned by the amount of courage it takes to facing police, directly head on, knowing they have and will continue to raise arms against the citizens. I am elated by the courage and vision of the people singing and marching. And I mourn those who will not be here to see victory. There is no easy path to freedom.
21.1.18
Hope and Courage
The Congolese church, backed by other religious groups, called for another protest this Sunday, following the Dec. 31 protests that left seven dead and hundreds more arrested, including priests and alter boys.
While the number of those murdered during the protests- or just going to church- continues to rise, there is a feeling of strength and unity among the people. Watching the videos and hearing the news that has managed to escape RDC (a regular tactic of the regime is to cut all internet and phone lines- though there are circuitous routes) leaves me with a mixture of hope and despair. I am stunned by the amount of courage it takes to facing police, directly head on, knowing they have and will continue to raise arms against the citizens. I am elated by the courage and vision of the people singing and marching. And I mourn those who will not be here to see victory. There is no easy path to freedom.
While the number of those murdered during the protests- or just going to church- continues to rise, there is a feeling of strength and unity among the people. Watching the videos and hearing the news that has managed to escape RDC (a regular tactic of the regime is to cut all internet and phone lines- though there are circuitous routes) leaves me with a mixture of hope and despair. I am stunned by the amount of courage it takes to facing police, directly head on, knowing they have and will continue to raise arms against the citizens. I am elated by the courage and vision of the people singing and marching. And I mourn those who will not be here to see victory. There is no easy path to freedom.
