THe European Union (EU) has warned the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government that it could face sanctions if it fails to hold early elections.
President Joseph Kabila’s second and last term is due to end in December, but election commission has called for a postponement of the poll until 2018 to give it more time to register voters.
In a statement, EU foreign ministers also condemned violence which broke out last month between the security forces and opposition supporters calling for Mr Kabila to step down in December.
The statement added:
“The EU will use all the means at its disposal, including individual restrictive measures against those responsible for serious human rights violations, those who promote violence and those who would try to obstruct a consensual and peaceful solution to the crisis.”
The EU’s warning came days after the United Stations announced sanctions against two top Kabila aides, accusing them of facilitating the crack-down on opposition activists.
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