
After national and legislative elections widely panned as fraudulent, Congo’s leaders now face a dramatic crisis of legitimacy. Having neglected the electoral process thus far, the international community – with the US at the helm – is now challenged with helping Congo reach an equitable, internally-designed solution for moving forward that respects both the political intentions of the Congolese people and the integrity of the democratic process.
TAKE ACTION: Call President Obama at 202-456-1111. Tell him to publically call for the resignation and reconstitution of the Congolese National Electoral Commission (CENI), enact strong consequences for electoral fraud and manipulation by the Congolese government and condemn all state-led efforts to suppress citizens’ rights.