Salomon SK Della was arrested on May 30, 2023 in Kinshasa as he was preparing to leave the capital. The reasons for the arrest have not yet been communicated by the authorities.
His lawyers denounce a "violation of procedure and the Constitution" "Everything we have been told is unconstitutional," says one of his lawyers. "It is impossible for us to know the facts of which he is accused," adds the lawyer, Christian Nkoy. "Against all odds,.... DRC: opponent SalomonSKDella "is detained, arrested illegally", says another.