Etienne Tshisekedi was a prominent Congolese politician and the founder of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), a major political party in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born on December 14, 1932, he played a significant role in the country's political landscape, advocating for democracy and human rights throughout his career. Tshisekedi served multiple times as the leader of the opposition and was a key figure in the fight against the dictatorship of Mobutu Sese Seko. He was known for his commitment to democratic reforms and was a symbol of resistance for many Congolese people until his death on February 1, 2017.