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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the Political Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2017 House hearing regarding the political instability and delayed elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed the failure of the DRC government to hold scheduled elections and the resulting constitutional crisis.
The hearing examines U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic efforts to address the political transition in the DRC, which impacts international stability and U.S. humanitarian and diplomatic engagement in the region.
Who It Affects
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Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens
The political crisis and delayed elections impact the governance and stability of their country.
U.S. Department of State
The agency is responsible for managing U.S. diplomatic relations and policy regarding the DRC crisis.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 9, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
- The DRC was required to conduct elections by December 2016 to facilitate a transition of political power.
- The DRC government failed to hold the scheduled elections, leading to a political crisis.
- The hearing addressed the constitutional provision allowing President Joseph Kabila to remain in power beyond his term.
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- Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Department of State, USAID, Johns Hopkins University, La Lutte pour le Changement, Barnard College, and Human Rights Watch.
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Focus on DRC Election Delays
The hearing highlights a specific U.S. legislative focus on the failure of the DRC to meet its 2016 election deadline.
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