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That the Senate— condemns— actions by the Government of DRC to subvert the Constitution of DRC and undermine democracy, including the arrest and detention of civil society activists (such as Fred Bauma and Yves Makwambala), the harassment of political opponents, and its efforts to close political space and punish peaceful dissent; the failure of the Government of DRC to take timely necessary measures to organize free and fair national elections; and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed by security forces of the Government of DRC; reaffirms its support for democracy and good-governance in sub-Saharan Africa that are free from political repression and abuses of human rights; calls on President Kabila’s government— to publicly and unequivocally commit to complete a peaceful transfer of presidential power upon the expiration of his mandate on December 19, 2016; and to adhere to the Constitution of DRC and relinquish power at the end of his term on December 19, 2016; calls on the President of the United States— in coordination with regional and international partners and the United Nations, to impose targeted sanctions on those officials of the Government of DRC who are responsible for violence and human rights violations and undermining the democratic processes or institutions in DRC, including visa bans and asset freezes under Executive Order 13671 (79 Fed. Reg. 39947), based on actions that undermine democratic processes or institutions, or that threaten the peace, security, or stability of DRC; and to consider lifting the sanctions described in subparagraph
(A)when the President determines that— President Kabila— has publicly and unequivocally stated that he will complete a peaceful transfer of presidential power upon the expiration of his mandate on December 19, 2016; has made verified progress toward organizing and holding timely free and fair national elections in accordance with the Constitution of DRC; and is respecting human and political rights for the opposition and civil society; or a free and fair presidential election has been held in DRC, in accordance with the Constitution of DRC, and a new President has been sworn into office in DRC; calls on the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to review all United States assistance to DRC, including security and economic assistance, to ensure that such assistance is not being used to support President Kabila’s efforts to remain in power; and calls on the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development— to continue providing financial and technical assistance to support the organizing of free, fair, and peaceful national elections, and support the inclusion and civic education of youth, women, and rural populations; and to ensure the continuance of United States assistance that is delivered through national and international nongovernmental organizations, particularly assistance in support of improved democracy and governance and humanitarian needs.
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