Calling for free and transparent elections in Gabon.

Summary

Recognizes and commends those Gabonese who have demonstrated their love for free and fair elections. Calls on the Gabonese Government to: (1) take measures to help ensure a credible election and to ensure that the election commission remains independent and impartial; (2) invite appropriate international nongovernmental organizations to organize and supervise the December 1998 Presidential election in Gabon; and (3) take all necessary and lawful steps toward conducting free and fair elections. Calls on the international community to join the United States in offering assistance toward free and fair elections. Urges the United States: (1) to provide support directly and through appropriate nongovernmental organizations for the organization of free and fair elections in Gabon; (2) to work with the international community in urging the Government of Gabon to create the conditions necessary to guarantee free and fair elections; and (3) with the international community, to continue to encourage the Government of Gabon to ensure a lasting and committed transition to democracy.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 October 1998

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 October 1998

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 13 October 1998

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 1998

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 1998

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 August 1998

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