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"en.20120613.24.3-397-000"2
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"In November 2011, the second general election was held since the Constitution entered into force in 2006, which was a key step towards the consolidation of democracy and the stabilisation process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At that time, dozens to hundreds of people were killed, injured and arrested in connection with the election. Repression has intensified in Congo of human rights activists and journalists, who face arbitrary arrest and intimidation. The acts of violence and violations of fundamental rights are deplorable. It is important that the Congolese Government in the national parliament again discusses the draft law on the protection of human rights defenders. Elections are necessary but are not enough to create the conditions for a democratisation process, which involves more than organising elections. I believe that, in the interest of successful democratisation, it is essential that the population’s basic rights, such as employment, health and education, be respected during the social and economic development of the country. I also consider it important that the Congolese Government resolutely implements a genuine political practice in which human rights are respected, including the freedom of speech and belief, freedom of assembly and freedom of religion, and eliminates discrimination based on sex or sexual orientation. Efforts to strengthen the rule of law, good governance and the fight against corruption are also of crucial importance."@en1
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