Concerning the promotion of peace, stability, and democracy in Zaire.

Summary

Calls for the resignation of President Mobutu Sese Seko of Zaire. Urges the U.S. Government to: (1) unequivocally call on Mobutu to immediately leave Zaire and withdraw from all political activity; and (2) play a leading role in the international effort in supporting the creation of a broad-based transitional government of national unity composed of all democratic forces in Zaire. Calls for the United States to: (1) continue to distance itself and its foreign policy from Mobutu and his government; and (2) work with interested African and European nations to oppose the presence in Zaire of foreign government and mercenary forces, to halt the flow of arms into the country, and to encourage the warring parties to negotiate a cease-fire leading to a lasting peace. Supports the creation in Zaire of the enabling environment necessary to conduct democratic, multi-party elections at the earliest feasible time, as well as the necessary conditions to establish the rule of law, respect for human rights, and the effective provision of humanitarian assistance.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 17 April 1997

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 17 April 1997

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 17 April 1997

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 April 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 April 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 April 1997

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