{UAH} THIS IS HOW MY BOY, KABILA, DOES IT: peaceful dialogue for conducive elections

President Kabila Calls for Dialogue Among Parties to Ensure an
Environment Conducive to Peaceful Elections

In a letter sent yesterday to International Crisis Group (ICG),
Minister of Communications Lambert Mende conveyed the government's
view

KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) May 19, 2015/ -- In anticipation of
local, provincial, parliamentary and presidential elections that will
take place through the end of 2016, President Joseph Kabila last week
called on all political parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC) to join him in a forthcoming national dialogue focused on
creating an environment for a peaceful electoral process.

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In February, the DRC's Independent National Electoral Commission
(CENI) published an official electoral calendar
(http://www.ceni.gouv.cd/lois/decision_calendrier_contraintes_2015_2016.pdf
) that reaffirmed the government's commitment to free and fair
elections pursuant to terms established by the Constitution.

In a letter sent yesterday to International Crisis Group (ICG)
President Jean-Marie Guéhenno, Minister of Communications Lambert
Mende conveyed the government's view that "The timely conduct of each
of these [elections] is essential to the strengthening of our
democratic government."

The Minister's letter, responding to the ICG's recent report, Congo:
Is Democratic Change Possible?
(http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/africa/central-africa/dr-congo/225-congo-is-democratic-change-possible.aspx),
explained that "all stakeholders -- the CENI, the government, political
parties, civil society, donors and international partners -- have a
role in ensuring the proper execution of our electoral mandate."

As evidenced by President Kabila's efforts over the past week,
Minister Mende affirmed that an "active dialogue among these groups
has been proposed by our government, and is being pursued at this
time.

Elections set for the coming months will also benefit from financial
and technical support from international partners, as the DRC puts
structures and mechanisms in place that contribute to their effective
implementation. Minister Mende also noted that other practical
recommendations that promote a safe and peaceful election cycle for
the DRC and its citizens will be considered throughout the process.

Addressing the question posed by the ICG report's title, Minister
Mende stated that "working steadfastly and collaboratively with all
interested parties, the Congolese people will be able to advance the
DRC's democratic ambitions in a manner that further stabilizes and
strengthens our nation for the future."

Robert Atuhairwe

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