Bill introduced in Congo to ban the only politician with Jewish Heritage (and the frontrunner) from presidential race

American Thinker ^ | 04/03/2023 | Thomas Lifson

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Politics in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have something in common: efforts to knock formidable competitors for the presidency out of the race via state action.

The Jewish Voice reports:

A law barring the Democratic Republic of Congo’s only politician with Jewish roots – and the frontrunner in the African nation’s presidential race – from taking office has sparked outrage.

The law, reintroduced to the African nation’s parliament in Kinshasa this week, would block Moise Katumbi from running because he doesn’t have two Congolese parents.

Proof that this is not merely some concern over parentage comes from the fact that:

The bill was introduced by Noel Tshiani, an ally of current president Felix Tshisekedi. Tshiani introduced a similar bill in the past, when Katumbi was also running.

It’s possible that Jew-hatred is not at the root of this move, only fear of Katumbi winning. But it certainly looks very bad either way.

Others see antisemitism at work:

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of the European Jewish Association, attacked the proposed legislation: “I am appalled by the proposed legislation that would disqualify a leading candidate from running for office based solely on their Jewish heritage. This is an egregious violation of human rights and a dangerous step backward for the Democratic Republic of Congo. I am sure, Congolese citizens will fight against this unjust bill and ensure that all people are able to participate in the electoral process regardless of their background. I call on all who believe in justice and equality to unite in this crucial fight for the future of the DRC and the African continent as a whole.”

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THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

[PGR88]

Hey, just like in America! We ban politicians too!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

All the Cool Countries are doing it! *SPIT*

[moonhawk]

Not an NBC? We have a similar but ignored clause in our Constitution.

[ConservativeInPA]

The law, reintroduced to the African nation’s parliament in Kinshasa this week, would block Moise Katumbi from running because he doesn’t have two Congolese parents.

I am far from being an antisemite, but there is nothing wrong with this law. Their are other countries that do the same thing and laws for natural born citizens have been around for centuries.

[Angelino97]

What are the odds of a Muslim or Christian ever becoming prime minister of Israel?

[SeekAndFind]

RE: Hey, just like in America! We ban politicians too!

Actually, we fabricate flimsy charges against leading Presidential candidates to prevent the person from winning.

[ConservativeInPA]

There, not their

[SeekAndFind]

RE: What are the odds of a Muslim or Christian ever becoming prime minister of Israel?

Slim to none. But I never say never. There was a time when people would laugh at you for saying that a Muslim would be the Lord Mayor of London, or a Hindu would be the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

[Phoenix8]

Yet amazingly many leftist jewish people will continue to push for more immigration from places like this.

[BuchananBrigadeTrumpFan]

Hard to blame them. Everyone saw what Obama did to the U.S.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is indicted on a flimsy charge.

Make America Congo Again!

[Wuli]

He’s been treated by the present ruler or the DRC the way the Dims have been treating Trump - using the law as a political tool for the powerful.

[SunkenCiv]

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[GOPJ]

Just when you think that corrupt hellhole can’t get any worse. - boom - it’s gets worse.

[Eleutheria5]

Systemic racism? Or systemic corruption? BoBoth, probably.

[Eleutheria5]

No, based on the info provided, he did have one Congolese parent, his father, who gave him his surname. So he is an NBC, at least by US standards. Don’t know the Congolese standard.

[Ledgerfreedom]

Low, but Muslim probably 10x more likely. There’s virtually zero Christian political power, but the Arabs have at least something with Joint List.

[Eleutheria5]

My bad. His father was Jewish, Greek Holocaust refugee,mother Congolese. He was born in Congo. So NBC on two counts. I’m at airport working off phone, so don’t know how to copy and paste link to Times of Israel article.

[Eleutheria5]

En route to Cypress for those who care enough to ask.