NEWS ON CONGO 004: 1/2 CIA "Marxists" hail "rebels" [Posted: 29.08.98] 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 impe- rialism 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 representa- tive 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 re- actionaries - 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 im- perialism 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 rebel- lion? Shambuyi Kalala: The aim of the rebellion is mainly the rectifi- cation 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 or- ganized 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 suspen- ded 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 themsel- ves threatened by his alliance with the fascists. He is even col- laborating with the fascists from Ruanda. The aim of the rebel- lion is to rectify this situation and to take the road of demo- cracy 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 ves- ted 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 for- ces. These are mainly progressive, democratic forces having dif- ferent 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 orga- nization 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 deter- mine 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 pro- gressing at a very fast rate. And the intervention of neighboring states will hardly change this. It is in the first place impor- tant that the people comprehend its situation. In Kinshasa the situation is not quite simple. There we have com- rades, 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 impres- sion that the African states which have send soldiers in support of Kabila have the intention of hampering the development and en- tering into negotiations rather than bringing about a military solution. China too will not save Kabila. It is possible that China pur- sues 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 reac- tions. [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 in- terest. 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 at- tention. 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 mas- ses 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 dis- tortions 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 Ka- bila 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 dec- larations 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] ________________________________________________________________ "NEWS ON CONGO" postings bring statements by the Congo National Association in Sweden and the DR Congo Committee in Sweden and also reproduce information and analysis from other sources. 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