Consolidating peace overseas? The European Union's missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Bachelor Thesis , 2008 , 37 Pages , Grade: 83%

Sociology - War and Peace, Military

In 2006 the EU launched its first autonomous military operation under Chapter VII of the UN Charter in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. Mission Artemis, as it was codenamed, was followed by a series of policies to reform the Congolese institutions, the justice system, the police and the army. This dissertation investigates whether these reforms are helping to build lasting peace in the DRC. In particular, this study focuses on the EU’s efforts in improving civil and political rights, such as the right to free speech and a free press, as well as freedom of association; the constitution that codified these rights; the administration of democratic elections; and finally, due process in the police, judiciary and army.

• College: University of Southampton
• Grade: 83%
• Author: Ingeborg Friedl (Author)
• Publication Year: 2008
• Pages: 37
• Catalog Number: V162659
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640775873
• ISBN (Book): 9783640776009
• Language: English
• Tags: Congolese constitution, army reform, police reform, judiciary, transitional justice, democratisation, civil society, media, rule of law