E/CN.4/1990/17/Add.l
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Introduction
1.
Mr. Peter Kooijmans, Special Rapporteur visited Zaire from 13 to
20 January 1990, in response to an invitation extended to him
on 15 August 1989 by the Zairian Government. The visit was prepared and
organized by the Department of Rights and Freedoms of the Citizen (Departement
des Droits et Libertes du Citoyen - DDLC). During his visit, the Special
Rapporteur held discussions with the Vice-Premier Commissaire d'Etat et
Commissaire d'Etat aux Droits et Libertes du Citoyen, Maitre Nimy Mayidika
Ngimbi, and several high officials of the Department, including the Secretaire
d'Etat aux Droits et Libertes du Citoyen, Maitre Sabi Ngampoub Mubiem, and the
Conseiller-Directeur du Contentieux des Relations Internationales, Professor
Lwamba Kutansi. He also held discussions with the Commissaire d'Etat a la
Securite du Territoire, General Singa Boyende Mosambay, the President du
Conseil Judiciaire, Kamanda wa Kamanda, accompanied by the Premier President
de la Cour Supreme de Justice, Balanda Mikuim Leliel, the Public Prosecutor
(Procureur general de la Republique), Mongulu T'Apangan, the Chief Military
Prosecutor (Auditeur general des Forces Armees Zairoises), General Fariala and
the Batonnier National, Maitre Kisimba Ngoy Ndalewe. The Special Rapporteur
further held discussions with several high officials of the Secretariat d'Etat
a la Defense Nationale, headed by the Principal Military Advisor,
Colonel Lukama, the President General de la Garde Civile, Elite de Paix Kpama
Baramoto, accompanied by the Secretary-General of the force, Ordonnateur
principal de Paix Ngimbi Bitshiama, the Chef d'Etat-Major du Service d'Action
et de Renseignements Militaires (SARM), General Mahele Bokunga, accompanied by
his Chef de Cabinet, the Administrateur General of the Agence Nationale de
Documentation (AND), Citoyen Mgbanda, accompanied by three high officials of
his service, and with high officials of the Gendarmerie Nationale, headed by
the Chef d'Etat-Major Adjoint of the force.
2.
The Special Rapporteur visited the Makala Central Prison, where he was
briefed by the director and members of his staff. He visited the clinic and
several wards, and talked privately with a number of inmates. The Special
Rapporteur also visited detention places of the Agence Nationale de
Documentation (AND) and the Service d'Action et de Renseignements
Militaires (SARM) and talked privately to persons being held there.
3.
Finally, the Special Rapporteur visited two local offices of the
Departement des Droits et Libertes du Citoyen (DDLC), situated in densely
populated neighbourhoods of Kinshasa, and was briefed by the directors about
their activity.
4.
It may be noted that both prior to and during the visit, the Special
Rapporteur received information from and held discussions with various
non-governmental sources.
5.
The Special Rapporteur wishes to express his sincere appreciation and
gratitude to the Zairian Government and in particular the DDLC for the
preparation of his visit. The Special Rapporteur is most grateful to
Professor Lwamba Katansi who kindly accompanied him, and to Mr. Bakulu of the
Protocol Section, who greatly facilitated his contacts with the authorities.