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Democratic Republic of Congo

Elections in sight: “Don’t Rock the Boat”?

December 15, 2005

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Summary

Background

The Challenge of Elections

Failure to Control the Army: Abuses against Civilians and a Threat to Elections

Silencing Dissent

Natural Resource Exploitation and Corruption

Lack of Progress on Justice

Foreign Armed Groups and Meddlesome Neighbors

Response of the International Community

Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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