President of Poland advocates for the release of citizen imprisoned in Congo
- Poland's President Andrzej Duda seeks the release of a Polish traveler sentenced to life in Congo.
- He has engaged in diplomatic efforts by speaking with the Congolese president.
- The traveler is currently imprisoned on charges of espionage.
A Polish man named Mariusz Majewski was arrested in Congo for spying. He was accused of taking photos of military areas without permission and being near a militia group called Mobondo. The Mobondo group has been involved in violence in Congo since 2022. Majewski was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. His family says he is not a spy, just a traveler who loves exploring new places. Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, talked to Congo's President, Felix Tshisekedi, to try to get Majewski released. The Polish government believes it's their duty to help citizens in trouble abroad. They say Majewski's actions were due to not knowing local customs and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Poland is aware of the tough political situation in Congo and hopes Majewski won't be wrongly involved. Congo recently stopped a coup attempt and arrested some people, including foreigners. Majewski's family worries about his health in prison. The Polish government is working to bring him back home.