| INTRO COMMENT (the same also in NEWS 005) by Rolf Martens, Malmoe, Sweden:
For us adherents in the world today of the ideology of
Marx, Lenin and Mao Zedong, it's important to support the just defence struggle of the DR
Congo against the ongoing aggression, which is the result of a plot by international
imperialism, US imperialism in particular. This is in the interest of all peoples.
I'm striving to contribute some such support, as a member
of the DR Congo Committee in Sweden, a united-front organization which is independent of
political parties and which aims to support the national independence and the territorial
integrity of the DR Congo and its economic and industrial development.
As is shown by two postings to newsgroups today by a
representative of the so-called "MLPD" in Germany, certain people who're posing
as "Marxists" on the contrary precisely are *combating* this, and are
*supporting that flagrant aggression*.
These postings thus are very instructive, in several ways.
And therfore they're reproduced in "NEWS 004" and "005", with some
brief comments by me in brackets [ ].
In fact it's known since long, to some of the actual
Marxists at least, that the "MLPD" was a fraud from its very beginning, created
by forces of reaction in the early 1980s in order to try to fool the real leftists in
Germany, lead them on to a wrong track and suppress their genuine strivings.
And there are many organizations of the same type, in many
countries.
In these two postings, the "MLPD" exposes its
true character more clearly than ever before. And also, the method by the reactionaries -
which is a quite important one to them - of creating phony"Marxist" parties
which in reality are helping imperialism, is demonstrated very clearly.
This at least to everybody who can already see that what's
going on in the DR Congo *is* an aggression by proxies of imperialism and is by no means
essentially a "rebellion", even
less so a "justified" such - which is what the
"MLPD" maintains.
To those who do not yet see this and perhaps may think
that a cause which is being supported by some people who're calling themselves
"Marxists" is "probably a just cause", it's necessary to point out:
That group in Germany, the "MLPD", since long *is* known, because of its
standpoints on some other matters, to be precisely a muppet of imperialism. So you should
*not* believe what it says.
Perhaps the above warning is not all that necessary, since
all must really see that fact which meets the eye at once: This "very
revolutionary" group is saying *precisely the same as are all the big bourgeois
massmedia in the world* concerning the situation in the DR Congo.
Such a group, thus, is nothing else than a very docile
*muppet of the CIA*. And one which is so stupid, or so fanatical, that it further exposes
its masters too, and once more confirms their great interest in supporting the present
aggression.
To all who oppose that aggression, I warmly recommend
reading those two revealing postings by the "MLPD". Here's the first:
[QUOTE:]
From: "Peter Weispfenning"
Newsgroups: soc.culture.african,soc.culture.zimbabwe
Subject: Important Interview with a rebell-leader in
Congon (Shambuyi)
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 01:12:40 +0200
Organization: Primus Online GmbH
Lines: 141
Dear friends, we send you an actual document concerning
the rebellion in the Congo and ask you to spread it.
Redaktion "Rote Fahne"
Postfach 300327 D- 45862 Gelsenkirchen
Tel.: ##49 209 9519430
Fax: ##49 209 9519410
e-mail: 100534.454@compuserve.com
http://www.mlpd.de
Document No 1: Interview made by the journal "Rote
Fahne" with Roger Shambuyi Kalala, at present at Goma, the Democratic Republic of
Congo.
Kalala is member of the leading committee of the new
rebellion movement RCD (Rassemblement congolais pour la démocratie) There he is the
responsible person for "mobilization", i.e. for the political organization and
information of the masses. He could be contacted on 21st of August and asked for the
actual situation in Congo. The interview took place before the massive military
intervention of Zimbabwe and Angola.
[COMMENT: "Rebellion" of course should read
"aggression". But all the lies here are not worth commenting on. - RM]
Rote Fahne: What are the reasons for and the aims of the
rebellion?
Shambuyi Kalala: The aim of the rebellion is mainly the
rectification of the deviations in the leadership of the movement of rebellion. These
deviations could no longer be rectified by peaceful means, because Kabila opposed this
rectification and tried to prevent it by force.
Kabily has more and more imitated fascism and allied
himself with reactionaries and even fascists, mobutists and elements like the UFERI
(fascist forces from Katanga region - the red.), while on the other hand he has persecuted
revolutionary and democratic forces.
Within the movement of the AFDL and the state leadership
he organized nepotism, appointed members of his family and friends to leading positions,
even if they have been absolutely incompetent.
Arbitrary acts and corruption have become common practice
once again. This led to a complete disorganization and plunged the country into a
catastrophe.
In order to master the situation he intensified the
repression. People were arbitrarily put under arrest. This brought about a regression to
the starting point of the movement of rebellion. The situation was not yet the same as
under Mobutu. There was an opposition also within the AFDL and the leadership, which was
however more and more suppressed by Kabila. I myself was suspended from my functions for
three times and arrested for two times.
But Kabila created a situation of uncertainty with respect
to his foreign relations as well. Friendly countries have seen themselves threatened by
his alliance with the fascists. He is even collaborating with the fascists from Ruanda.
The aim of the rebellion is to rectify this situation and to take the road of democracy
which will enable the progressive and revolutionary forces of the people to express
themselves as well.
The rebellion wants national unity. The program of the
movement of rebellion must be restored. Production must get under way for the benefit of
the people and has to get rid of nepotism and vested interests.
Rote Fahne: What part do the masses play in the rebellion?
Shambuyi Kalala: At first the rebellion was initiated by
people who were in the leadership and the army. The masses are grasping more and more what
is going on. They agree completely with the demands of the rebellion. But they first must
gain the confidence that the rebellion is in the interest of the people.
[COMMENT: Rather openly admitting: The people are
*against* the aggression - which those swindlers are trying to make believe is a
"rebellion", as all the openly-reactionary media say too. - RM]
The mobilization of the people is under way. The rebellion
is trying to enlist the support of people, to collect donations and at the same time to
discuss with the masses and to convince them.
Rote Fahne: What kind of structure does the front have?
Shambuyi Kalala: It is movement which is composed of
various forces. These are mainly progressive, democratic forces having different views.
But right-wing forces are joining it as well.
[COMMENT: This he has to admit too. - RM]
But the fact that I have been entrusted with the political
organization in order that the people is represented characterizes the balance of power.
It is decisive that the people at grass roots level are participating actively, exert
control and determine the direction. Many more campaigns are necessary. This has just
started. The rebellion does exist only since one week. The masses must still grasp its
objectives.
[COMMENT: Admitting again, that the masses very well *do*
grasp the objectives of this aggression. - RM]
At the beginning it was possible to take the road of the
national revolution together with Kabila. But then he started his terror.
Now all issues are discussed and settled democratically.
[COMMENT: Yes, in your crowd, by orders from the CIA. -
RM]
Rote Fahne: Do you reckon with a long-lasting conflict or
is there a development that it will soon be resolved?
Shambuyi Kalala: There is no real war. The development is
progressing at a very fast rate. And the intervention of neighboring states will hardly
change this. It is in the first place important that the people comprehend its situation.
In Kinshasa the situation is not quite simple. There we
have comrades, but they must act cautiously. Kabila has called on people to kill everybody
who is against him. We cannot tell how long he will be able to hold out. But I think it
will not be for a long time.
[COMMENT: Thinking is one thing these persons are not very
good at! - RM]
Rote Fahne: What part does the intervention of other
states play?
Shambuyi Kalala: To my opinion the intervention from
outside will not change very much nor will it help Kabila. It is may impression that the
African states which have send soldiers in support of Kabila have the intention of
hampering the development and entering into negotiations rather than bringing about a
military solution.
China too will not save Kabila. It is possible that China
pursues its social-imperialist interests and tries to get a base there.
[COMMENT: Sometimes, those swindlers do state some correct
things, as camouflage. Present-day China does pursue social-imperialist interests, this is
quite right. But this parroting of certain truths will not help those muppets of
international reaction either. - RM]
Yet, they mainly have business relations with Kabila. He
pursues his petty-bourgeois and petty-minded interests. The main concern of the
neighboring African states, Ruanda and Uganda as well, is that the region remains
peaceful.
[COMMENT: How nice: The "main concern" of the
direct aggressors is - "peace"! - RM]
Rote Fahne: What kind of reactions of the imperialist
states USA, Belgium etc. you are expecting?
Shambuyi Kalala: I do not attach much importance to those
reactions.
[COMMENT: Of course not! Since you're a muppet of the USA,
how can you "attach much importance to" its reactions? - RM]
In a crisis situation there is always a great
international interest. But Kabila is no special friend of them.
[COMMENT: "No special friend"? This you could
call "the under-statement of the year". It's *you* and "Rote Fahne"
etc who *are* "quite special" friends of the rulers of the USA etc. - RM]
The decisive factor is the people on which we must focus
our attention.
Rote Fahne: Will the imperialists not feel themselves
forced to undertake something in a situation where the people is mobilized and fighting
for its liberation?
[COMMENT: Always trying to put everything upside-down! -
RM]
Shambuyi Kalala: That is true, but at the moment I cannot
make out an imminent danger. In the first place, we must help the masses to understand
their situation. Kabila has trampled on their interests. The reality is misrepresented
when one is maintaining that the Mobutists are fighting Kabila.
[COMMENT: So "your" army is not full of them?? -
RM]
In reality Kabila is taking the road of Mobutu. Of course,
there are very different forces within the resistance movement, but no Mobutists.
Rote Fahne: How can the struggle be supported?
Shambuyi Kalala: It is important to take action against
the distortions and to make it clear to people that that the aims which the rebellion is
pursuing are justified and that the people is committed to them. Conditions must be
created in which the people can organize itself and build up its organizations.
Rote Fahne: How will you organize public relations? What
kind of communications are there available?
Shambuyi Kalala: The international communication channels
are scarcely organized. We live like in the Middle Ages. I hope that this will change soon
and I will inform you as soon as possible
Rote Fahne: Do you have a special message for your
international friends?
Shambuyi Kalala: Yes. It is important that the comrades
support the rebellion. They must know, that the progressive words of Kabila do in no way
conform to reality. The movement paves the way for the democratic discussion about the
further development. This is of great significance and must be supported, even if quite
different political currents are represented in it and their declarations do not sound
very revolutionary.
[COMMENT: What a pity! But you and Rote Fahne will try to
remedy that, and put some "red paint" on the aggressors! - RM]
The revolutionary forces must have the opportunity to
organize themselves. Regards to all the comrades!
[COMMENT: May you and your masters be beaten completely,
not only in the DR Congo but in the whole world! - RM]
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Les "ACTUALITES SUR CONGO" reproduisent les déclarations de l'Association
Nationale Congo en Suède et du Comité pour la RD Congo en Suède et en outre des
informations et analyses originaires d'autres sources.
Pour les francophones nous recommendons les sites Agence Congolaise de Presse, ACP: http://rdcongo.org/frames/acp/BQ.htm
(temporairement fermé à partir du 16.08.98) et Congonline (basé en Belgique, reproduit
informations des sources diverses): www.congonline.com
Adresses de contact:
Association Nationale Congo
Box 5343
SE - 102 45 Stockholm
Suède
Tel: +46 - 8 - 471 96 26 (président)
+46 - 8 - 84 57 18 (local)
Fax: +46 - 8 - 751 26 06
Comité pour RD Congo
Box 17513
SE - 200 10 Malmoe
Suède
Tel: +46 - 40 - 12 48 32
E-mail: congocomse@hotmail.com
Rolf Martens
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