Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is a legal instrument issued by the Swiss Federal Council on December 9, 2022, in response to the ongoing conflict and human rights violations in the DR Congo. The ordinance imposes a number of measures designed to put pressure on the Congolese government and armed groups to end the violence and respect human rights.
The key provisions of the ordinance include:
- A ban on the export of arms and ammunition to the DR Congo.
- A freeze on the assets of certain individuals and entities linked to the conflict.
- A ban on the provision of technical assistance and training related to military or security matters.
- A ban on the import of gold from the DR Congo.
The ordinance is part of a broader international effort to address the conflict in the DR Congo. The United Nations Security Council has imposed a number of sanctions on the DR Congo, including an arms embargo and a travel ban on certain individuals. The European Union has also imposed sanctions on the DR Congo, including a ban on the export of arms and ammunition.
The Swiss government has stated that the ordinance is intended to send a clear message to the Congolese government and armed groups that the international community will not tolerate the ongoing violence and human rights violations. The government has also said that it is committed to supporting the efforts of the United Nations and other international organizations to bring peace and stability to the DR Congo.
The ordinance has been welcomed by human rights groups and peace activists. However, some critics have argued that the ordinance will have a negative impact on the Congolese people and that it will not be effective in stopping the conflict.
The situation in the DR Congo is complex and there is no easy solution to the conflict. The Swiss government’s ordinance is one of a number of measures that the international community is taking to address the crisis. It is too early to say what impact the ordinance will have, but it is clear that the Swiss government is committed to playing a role in helping to bring peace and stability to the DR Congo.
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