As Congo Electoral Campaign Starts, Congolese and International NGOs Call for Urgent Measures to Prevent Escalating Violence

As Congo Electoral Campaign Starts, Congolese and International NGOs Call for Urgent Measures to Prevent Escalating Violence [1]

Start: 10/28/2011 09:00

Timezone: America/New York

Location:

National Press Club of Washington, D.C., Zenger Room, 529 14th St. NW, 13th floor

The national election campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) starts on Friday, exactly one month ahead of historic presidential and legislative elections scheduled for Nov. 28.

Speakers will discuss their concerns about the increase in political tensions in the DRC and actions needed to prevent electoral violence, protect civilians and ensure credible, free and fair elections.

Speakers:

Grant D. Godfrey, program manager, Great Lakes & Central Africa, National Democratic Institute
Sasha Lezhnev, policy consultant, Enough Project,
Jose Kalanda, Free Fair DRC
Elise Labott, CNN (Moderator)

<p>The national election campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) starts on Friday, exactly one month ahead of historic presidential and legislative elections scheduled for Nov. 28.</p> <p>Speakers at this press conference will discuss their concerns about the increase in political tensions in DRC and actions needed to prevent electoral violence, better protect civilians and ensure credible, free and fair elections.</p>