Belgium holds a particular place in Congolese history and in the exile trajectories of many Congolese people.
For activists based in Brussels, Liège, Antwerp or elsewhere, exile does not mean the end of engagement.
Demonstrations, debates, social media campaigns, conferences and international advocacy: mobilization takes new forms.
Living abroad sometimes offers greater freedom of speech, but it does not completely remove fear. Some activists remain cautious, especially to protect relatives still in the DRC.
The Belgian diaspora thus becomes a political echo chamber: it turns distance into a capacity to challenge power.
Source / reference: Dossier diaspora Voix d’Exil RDC