Nord-Ubangi: Political mobilization in Gbadolite streets against creation of the FRN

On October 22, provincial authorities, civil society members, citizen movements and Sacred Union party members marched in Gbadolite against the creation of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a politico-military movement led by Joseph Kabila. Called by Governor Jean Bosco Kotongo, the march began at the communal hall, passed through Unity Square and ended at the town hall. Kotongo condemned Kabila’s decision to take up arms and said the demonstration showed the population’s support for the president and the country’s institutions. The FRN says its main mission is to end “tyranny” and that it would use all means, including force.