| The common factor in all these rumours is the demonisation of the Congo Tutsis, shown to be invaders, looters and traitors. |
| Counter the demonisation of immigration by promoting the advantages of an open immigration policy. |
| The last thing a responsible government should do is hysterically inflame these feelings by turning people against each other through the demonisation of innocent citizens. |
| The companion to media demonisation is the hagiolatry of Western leaders and apologetics for their crimes. |
| Development organisations that use shocking images and stories of local suffering to market their work show a lack of respect towards the population, and may well reinforce the demonisation of one side. |
| So, there must be no demonisation, simply the desire to take action. |
