Kinshasa, November 3rd, 2026 (CPA).- The Congolese diaspora living in France on Tuesday brought before the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) allegations of atrocities committed against members of its community in the European country, during a hearing in Kinshasa. “We have come to denounce racist atrocities that are bringing grief to our community,” said Papy Tshamala, president of the Congolese diaspora in France.
He pointed out that three Congolese nationals had been killed in France within four days.
He cited the murder and attack involving two Congolese nationals in Trappes and Saint-Gaudens, near Toulouse, on October 23rd and 25th, 2026, respectively, as well as the death of another Congolese national on October 27th, while in police custody in Saint-Orens, in the Paris region.
He said the Congolese diaspora in France could not remain indifferent to this situation.
It had therefore approached several institutions in the DRC, notably the President of the Republic and the DRC National Human Rights Commission.
“The DRC National Human Rights Commission, through its president, Paul Nsapu, received us warmly and pledged to support our cause. President Nsapu especially promised to work towards ensuring that investigations are conducted throughout France and that the truth is established,” explained the member of the Congolese diaspora in France.
He said the diaspora was defending the rights of Congolese nationals in France, as well as those living in other European countries and around the world.
In this regard, he deplored the dismemberment of a Congolese woman in India, a case that has remained unresolved to date, as well as the recent killing of a Congolese boxer in South Africa.
He also condemned acts of racism and xenophobia targeting Congolese communities, calling on the State to take action to defend Congolese diaspora communities around the world. SCP/