12/23/2010

Another Setback for Congo

The US got tough with the Congo.  The rapes and other humanitarian abuses by Congolese soldiers were cited as the reason.   Maybe this setback will lead to some positive results.

VOA | DR Congo Decries Loss of Favored US Trade Status | Africa | English.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is criticizing the loss of its status as a favored U.S. trading partner. An order from President Barack Obama Tuesday stripped the DRC of its status as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

The designation gave Congo specific trade advantages to encourage economic development and reforms. U.S. officials say the move stemmed from large-scale human rights abuses by the Congolese armed forces, especially rapes.

Dec 23, 2010 9:05:00 AM | Congo

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