Democratic Republic of Congo: Fear for safety: Leonard Kamalebo

Index Number: AFR 62/005/1998
Date Published: 27 January 1998
Categories: Africa, Democratic Republic Of Congo

AI is concerned for the safety of Father Leonard Kamalebo, a Roman Catholic priest in the diocese of Uvira, South-Kivu province. He is being actively sought by members of the security forces for his criticism of the AFDL-led government. Fearing that they may kill him, he has gone into hiding.