The European Union congratulates the Congolese people, the Independent Electoral Commission and MONUC on the successful holding of a referendum on the new Congolese constitution on 18 December 2005.

Article 156, Book II, of the Penal Code provides that Any conspiracy formed with the aim of committing an offence against persons or property constitutes an offence consisting of the sole act of organizing the group .

(vi) The death sentences and summary executions by the Congolese Rally for Democracy Goma

Other armed groups, particularly the Forces armées du people congolais (FAPC), also allegedly committed serious human rights violations.

The national police chief can call on the regular Congolese army to provide assistance if police forces are overwhelmed.

During his first period as President, he headed the single party regime of the Congolese Party of Labour (PCT) for 12 years.

Women also have a subordinate position in Congolese society, especially in rural areas.

According to the Inter Parliamentary Union, women make up only 10.1 per cent of the Congolese parliament.

Under Congolese law, the Congolese National Police are responsible for providing security and ensuring public order during demonstrations.

The authorities documented that this involved dissident FAPC elements.

For instance, considerable concern has been raised by the possible deployment of ex ANC and ex FAPC troops in Ituri, particularly in the Ninety fourth Brigade, which operates under the command of the Ninth Military Region Commander, and in Aru and Mahagi territories.

In its previous report, the Group highlighted the role of Congolese businessman Ozia Mazio in violating the arms embargo.

The continuing violence and insecurity affecting the population pose a major challenge to the national and international actors involved in the Congolese conflict and to those trying to find a solution to it.

(c) The ceasefire agreement signed in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, on 16 May 2003, and the signing on 19 June 2003 of the Bujumbura Commitment by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Congolese Rally for Democracy Goma and the Congolese Rally for Democracy Liberation Movement

The attempt by Congolese civil society to foster democratic development may be the best thing that has happened in the country in a long time.

Of the registered FAPC combatants, approximately 624 chose military integration into FARDC.

(c) The reprisals against civilian populations in parts of the country controlled by the Congolese Rally for Democracy, Rwanda and Uganda

Supports RCD KML in Butembo and the Front des nationalistes et des intégrationnistes (FNI) led by Floribert Ndjabu in Mongbwalu

The independent expert is deeply concerned about the difficulties and delays in the transition, the humanitarian catastrophe and the hardships and neglect suffered by the Congolese people.

The Council supports the efforts to form integrated brigades of the Congolese army in order to increase the military pressure on FDLR.

The Council supports the efforts to form integrated brigades of the Congolese army in order to increase the military pressure on FDLR.

And on January 26, the ICC will begin its first trial that of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, a former Congolese warlord.

The episode that brought together Congolese civil society was Kabila s insistence in March on forcing the resignation of Vital Kamerhe, the Speaker of the National Assembly.

In view of the deteriorating situation in Ituri and the Kivus, donor support is urgently required to assist the most vulnerable parts of the Congolese population.

(f) the acts of intimidation against representatives of the Churches and civil society, throughout the Congolese territory, as well as the killings of those persons in the eastern part of the country

What is most important about this episode is that it demonstrates the determination by groups representing a substantial share of Congolese society to pursue democratic development.

History The franc became the currency of Rwanda in 1916, when Belgium occupied the previously German colony and the Belgian Congo franc replaced the German East African rupie.

These reports raised fears about possible military recruitment by mutinous ex ANC officer Jules Mutebutsi, who still resides in Rwanda.

At any rate, it is important to provide objective information to the Congolese people about the basic rules of the Statute of the International Criminal Court and about its rules of procedure and evidence.

(d) To do everything possible to create the prerequisites for further meetings with a view to advancing the Inter Congolese Dialogue, with emphasis on ensuring the full participation of women in this process

Further, reports have been received which indicate that money is being offered to re recruit ex FAPC militia in such border areas as Aru and Mahagi territories.

If one looks carefully, on the Congo River is one of those bright lights. And that's the very Congo river generating light the old heart of darkness now generating light with hydro electric power.

Thus such sexual contact is not only prohibited, but also is a significant failure in the responsibility of peacekeepers to protect the most vulnerable members of Congolese society.

In these dismal circumstances, a recent development has provided a rare ray of hope the extraordinary mobilization of Congolese civil society in defense of the DRC s nascent democratic institutions.

On November 20 of 1970, the Presidential Decree no 70 312 which is bound to the law that had created the ICCN previous year, was signed into force by Joseph Désiré Mobutu.

According to Kongo tradition, the kingdom's origin lies in the very large and not very rich country of Mpemba Kasi located just south of modern day Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Uganda has informed the Group that a number of former FAPC combatants, including Colonel Ali Mbuzi and Major Ramazani Barume Rams, are seeking political asylum.

The Group has in its possession an FAPC ledger which proves the direct role Mr. Mazio played in supplying FAPC with such cash and supplies.

The Congolese Act of 21 February 1950 regulating firearms and ammunition makes it punishable to import, transport, possess, sell or discard firearms and ammunition.

It has stepped up measures to implement the provisions of Congolese social legislation, particularly those of the Decree of 21 February 1950 regulating firearms and ammunition, which provide as follows

Results to date suggest a strong endorsement of the draft constitution, underlining the desire of the Congolese people for completion of the transition to full democratic Government as soon as possible.

6. Stresses the link between the peace process and the economic recovery of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, welcomes economic reforms undertaken by its Government, and encourages it to carry on with this process for the benefit of the entire Congolese people

His delegation therefore urged Member States to support MONUC at the most crucial phase of its operations, in order to give the Congolese people the chance to begin their long delayed journey towards development.

The mission came away with the strong impression of overwhelming popular support and of high expectations for the elections, which will be the first in 40 years and are largely perceived by the Congolese people as a means of bringing about positive change.

This example clearly illustrates what is a daily reality in most of the country the joint initiative to combat sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded over 40,000 cases of rape.