Controversy grows in DRC over alleged tolerance of anti-Tutsi rhetoric

Controversy is growing in the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged government tolerance of anti-Tutsi rhetoric. President Félix Tshisekedi met on December 22nd with two Congolese expatriates from the United States, Jean-Claude Mubenga and Kalonji Kabamba wa Mulumba. Officials say the talks focused on national unity and sovereignty.

But critics say the meeting sent the wrong message.

The following day, Mubenga posted highly…