A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power in 2016.

Summary

Urges: (1) the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and all other relevant parties to engage in a credible, independently monitored, and technical dialogue to reach consensus on a way forward on establishing a detailed electoral calendar and organizing elections; and (2) such government to respect the constitution of the DRC and ensure a free, open, peaceful, and democratic transition of power. Expresses solidarity with the people of the DRC to choose their own government in an atmosphere free of violence, threats, and intimidation. Calls for the release of Fred Bauma and Yves Makwambala. Commits to maintain vigilance and scrutiny of the electoral process in the DRC. Pledges to examine continuously the use of all appropriate means to ensure the objectives of this resolution, including the imposition of targeted sanctions on individuals or entities responsible for violence and human rights violations and for undermining democratic processes in the DRC.

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 13 September 2016

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 13 September 2016

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 13 September 2016

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 14 July 2016

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 14 July 2016

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 July 2016

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 June 2016

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