(4 Apr 1997) T/I 10:50:15
Zairean President Mobutu Sese Seko received newly appointed
Prime Minister Etienne Tshisekedi at the presidential residence
on Friday (4/4) .
On Thursday, Tshisekedi sacked parliament, annulled the
constitution, and offered Cabinet positions to rebels. The moves
stunned politicians from all sides.
On the issue of foreign troops in nearby Brazzaville, Mobuto
told the press that the presence of armed forces near the
borders of Zaire was merely intimidation.
SHOWS:
KINSHASA, ZAIRE 04/04
WS Tshisekedi enters Mobutu's residence;
MS Mobutu waiting;
Mobutu and Tshisekedi shake hands;
two men photo opportunity;
Mobutu and Tshesekedi go outside;
SOT, Zairian president Mobutu Sese Seko(french): "It's not
something that concerns the chief of state. It was the political
establishment that chose a name that was proposed by the
opposition. The prime minister has to come from the opposition
and not from the president's political party. It was done like
that with Tshesekedi who is standing here in front of me.";
Both men walk inside;
CA soldiers;
Mobutu and Tshesekedi out of house;
Question from journalist (french): "What do you think of
foreign troops being on the other side of the river ?";
SOT, Mobutu(french): "It is not my business it is simple
intimidation.";
MS Tshisekedi into car and departing;
VS Mobutu with two sons on terrace;
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