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Rule of Law Crisis in DRC and Gabon

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the erosion of democracy and human rights in the DRC and Gabon following disputed elections, calling for accountability and free elections.
10 02.02.2017
Other
human rights
international relations

Key points

  • Condemnation of serious rule of law violations in both the DRC and Gabon regarding presidential elections.
  • Criticism of the delay of elections in the DRC to allow President Kabila to remain in power beyond his mandate.
  • Concerns regarding election irregularities and the lack of transparency in Gabon's 2016 presidential results.
  • Strong condemnation of human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests, illegal detentions, and violence against protesters.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Gabon MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Gabon MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Gabon MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Gabon
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