The Congolese reform agenda, which Special Envoy Feingold discussed at length, clearly needs to move forward.
Action against the FDLR and the ADF has to happen I think relatively soon to make sure that the diplomatic commitments t...
We made it very clear to them that we thought that was a violation of the framework and something that should not happen...
It is not just a political solution. It is a complex relationship between the peoples in that region.
Sadly the answer was no, maybe some downturn in some places but this is still going on.
We visited directly with each of the Presidents. We spoke directly about the fact that we believe that in some instances...
What it means to me is just coming up with another agreement, signing a piece of paper, and saying, okay, now everybody ...
I think there has been some of that, but I think, based on my actual observation of what is happening over there, less t...
I think we need to continue to support an extension which will be decided in March.
We will want to see even more support in this regard and guarding against any reduction.
These were not easy conversations, but they were direct and I think they were helpful in making it clear that the United...
Well, Mr. Chairman, this is where the process that is a little more promising is the key, and that is that the justice s...
It may be necessary to have an intervention brigade like this that is skilled at taking tough action but protecting civi...
I remember you coming to me and talking to me about this unbelievably tragic treatment of women.
Well, this is, of course, one of the complicated aspects of these kinds of armed groups where often the families and the...
I believe that the Democratic Republic of Congo, with our help and the help of other donors, have to significantly and q...
We need more clarity from the Democratic Republic of Congo and not simply how much they intend to devote to this but als...
Not only is democracy in the Congo problematic, particularly following the 2011 elections, but those in neighboring coun...