On the morning of July 27, Burundian security forces arrested Laurent Ruboneka Musabwa, an embassy employee and leader of the Banyamulenge community, whose members survived the 2004 Gatumba refugee camp massacre.
The following night, on July 28, another embassy staff member, Félix Mwezaâ€"originally from the Bashi ethnic group in South Kivuâ€"was also arrested by Burundian security forces.
According to SOS, both individuals were swiftly flown to Kinshasa on a government-chartered plane. Upon arrival, they were taken into custody by agents from the National Intelligence Agency and the military intelligence service, where they remain under interrogation.
Ambassador Mulumba was also summoned to Kinshasa on July 30 to provide clarification regarding the conduct of his subordinates. Sources indicate that after giving his statement, the ambassador sought to return to his post in Bujumbura.
However, the DRC government denied the request, instructing him to remain in Kinshasa while investigations continue.
While the DRC government has not issued an official statement regarding the ambassador's recall, reports suggest that he is also under scrutiny for possible links to the AFC coalition.
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