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Seizing This Moment of Hope: Towards a Secure Future in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

10/17/2006

Seizing This Moment of Hope

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Seizing This Moment of Hope: Towards a Secure Future in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Seizing This Moment of Hope: Towards a Secure Future in the Democratic Republic of the Congo argues that increasing security for civilians is the most pressing humanitarian priority as the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo improves. The report calls on the international community and the Congolese government to end the violence by strengthening the Congolese armed forces, expanding the UN peacekeeping force in the country and enforcing an existing embargo on arms and natural resources. The report also provides recommendations on how the country can continue to maintain progress after the presidential runoff election on October 29 by providing concrete steps for improving humanitarian assistance, funding and coordination.

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