Donald Yamamoto: “I actually introduced the Ethiopia Human Rights Act because of that lack of cooperation and that lack of progress.”

We continue to pursue a multifaceted strategy to support regional efforts to end the threat posed by the LRA.

A return to civilian authority and the reaffirmation of democratic institutions will ensure a strong, united country able to address other crises.

We will continue to press for an end to violence, broad-based dialogue without precondition, respect for human rights, and accountability.

The United States does not support calls for unconstitutional change, and stressed the need for all actors to work within the framework of the DRC Constitution and the December 2016 Saint Sylvestre Agreement.