Human Rights and European consumption patterns
Debate on the European position on the supervision of multinational companies and the regulation of conflict minerals
On the line…
At the end of the line... or how warlords use our money to impose their power over vast territories.
DRC negotiations are no longer moving forward
Invited by Justice and Peace, a delegation from the Congolese Episcopal Conference is in Brussels to ask for support.
What future for the DRC?
Quel avenir pour la RDC après la mort de l’opposant Etienne Tshisekedi ? Le Congo pourra-t-il avancer malgré la crise ? Les réponses d’Axelle Fischer, secrétaire générale de Justice et Paix, dans l’édition de la rédaction d’AraBel.
Where is Congo going?
The Congo has been plunged into a democratic crisis for several years. Thanks to the efforts of many actors, an agreement was reached on December 31, 2016 with a view to organizing a democratic and peaceful transition in 2017. Axelle Fischer, Secretary General of Justice and Peace, takes stock of the situation.
Natural resources: (dis)commitments to follow?
L’actualité. Regards et positions : Après le référendum, quels défis pour la paix en Colombie ? Dossier : Ressources naturelles: (dés)engagements à suivre? –Première réflexion : Du caoutchouc aux minerais, l’exploitation dévastatrice des ressources à travers les siècles –Deuxième réflexion : L’Union européenne se donne-t-elle les moyens de lutter contre les “minerais de conflits” ? […]
The DRC under tension on the eve of the expiration of Kabila's mandate
Talks between the government and the opposition in the DRC are at an impasse. In the absence of an agreement this Sunday, the country could slide into violence.
DR Congo the church in action
This is the last chance for peace. A major player in the crisis, the Congolese National Episcopal Conference (CENCO) deploys all its know-how to reach an inclusive agreement, between the presidential majority and the opposition united this time in all its components, the Rassemblement d'Etienne Tshisekedi included.
Elections in the DRC: are we facing an impasse?
Le 18 novembre 2016, des représentants de la diaspora congolaise appelaient à se rassembler pour défendre la démocratie et les droits humains dans leur pays d’origine. Les revendications politiques sont bien présentes et nous, membres de la société civile, avons le devoir de rappeler à nos responsables politiques quels sont les principes incontournables, les lignes […]
If nothing changes, the Congo will implode
The Congolese Church is trying to reconcile power and the opposition over the organization of elections. The DRC is going through a major crisis, while massacres continue in the east of the country.
