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Resolution N O13/HCM/M23/2013 of 27 February 2013 concerning theimpeachment of the President of the Movement of 23 March

The Military High Command

- Given the Statutes of the March 23 Movement, as amended to date,- Given the Rules and Regulations of the March 23 Movement,

and with regard to Decision No 002/HCM/M23/CNDP/2012 of 9 July2012 establishing a body responsible for the coordination of political action

of the Movement,

- Considering Decision No 003/HCM/M23/CNDP/2012 of 9 July 2012appointing a Coordinator of the Political Wing of the Movement,

- Considering the relevant resolutions of the Extraordinary Congress held onMarch 23 Movement dated 17 August 2012 relating to the restructuring ofthe Movement,

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Considering the need to ensure the defense and protection of the noblecause that led to the creation of the Movement of March 23;

- Considering the inability of Mr. Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero to drive thevision of the March 23 Movement and to implement its political program,

- Considering the inability of the concerned individual to define and provideGeneral policy guidance to the different structures of the Movement in orderto ensure the required visibility and appropriate advocacy;

- Whereas it is an established fact that Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero offeredto outsiders to the Movement, namely General Bosco Ntaganda, the politicalleverage to influence the decisions of the Movement at the highest level;

- Whereas during his tenure at the helm of our Movement, Mr. Jean-MarieRUNIGA Lugerero has diverted finances of the Movement to supportobscure and prohibited activities such as the recruitment of political andmilitary leaders on behalf of General Bosco Ntaganda to whom he answersto thus enabling the General the opportunity to attempt to sow unrest and

divisions;

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- Given the charges brought against Mr. Runiga including financialembezzlement, divisions, ethnic hatred, deceit and political immaturity;

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Given that during the meeting of the Military High Command extended toExecutive Board Members and senior officials of the Movement, Mr.RUNIGA acknowledged the charges brought against him and consequentlyagreed to abide by the final decision of the Military High Command;

- Whereas in its conclusions, the Military High Command has qualified ofHigh Treason the charges against Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero,

- Whereas it is fitting to ensure the proper functioning of the Movement andcontinue driving the peace process at a time when positive signals are

coming from both the national and international community to ensure apeaceful and sustainable resolution to the conflict in the DemocraticRepublic of Congo

- Given the need and urgency, the Military High CommandHAS DECIDED as follows:

Article 1: Mr. Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero is relieved of his duties as

Chairman of the Movement of March 23 with immediate effect;

Article 2: The Vice-President of the Movement assumes on an interim basis,the functions of Presidentuntil the appointment by Congress of a newPresident of the March 23 Movement.

Article 3: All previous provisions contrary to this decision shall be repealedwith effect on the date of its signature.

Done at Bunagana, February 27, 2013

For the Military High Command of the March 23 Movement

SULTANI MAKENGABrigadier general