This commentary examines the lack of adequate legislation and policies to effectively enforce the provisions of the Constitution of DRC relating to the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, in compliance with international standards. It also reviews the impact of this legislative gap in respect to other human rights in the country. Specifically, the commentary analyses the recent draft bill on “the implementation of the freedom of assembly”, also known as the Sesanga bill pending in parliament, highlighting serious gaps and inconsistencies with respect to international human rights standards.
