The real collapse, in their economic standing, has nothing to do with the sanctions.
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Feingold argues that economic collapse is unrelated to sanctions.
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What it means to me is just coming up with another agreement, signing a piece of paper, and saying, okay, now everybody is going to behave, that is not going to do it.
It is part of the Congolese system, but it benefits from the addition of international jurists, often African jurists, who will help increase the credibility and expertise of the court so it is credible.
We need more clarity from the Democratic Republic of Congo and not simply how much they intend to devote to this but also exactly the kinds of things you were describing.
Not only is democracy in the Congo problematic, particularly following the 2011 elections, but those in neighboring countries as well.





