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Democratic Republic of Congo
Nuclear-weapon-free state
Has signed the TPNW
Has not yet ratified the TPNW
Signed: 20 September 2017
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed but not yet ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Signature
Leonard She Okitundu, the then-minister of foreign affairs of the DRC, signed the treaty when it opened for signature on 20 September 2017. The government announced in October 2018 that it is “currently working on its ratification”.
Leonard She Okitundu, the then-minister of foreign affairs of the DRC, signs the treaty in New York on 20 September 2017. Photo: ICAN
Universalisation
The DRC has promoted universal adherence to the treaty, including by co-sponsoring and consistently voting in favour of an annual UN General Assembly resolution since 2018 that calls upon all states to sign, ratify, or accede to the treaty “at the earliest possible date”.
In a statement to the United Nations in October 2020, the DRC said that it “has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment in favour of international peace and security by signing [the treaty]” and encouraged “all peace-loving countries” to become states parties.
Treaty negotiations
The DRC participated in the negotiation of the treaty at the United Nations in New York in 2017 and was among 122 states that voted in favour of its adoption.
In 2016, the DRC co-sponsored the UN General Assembly resolution that established the formal mandate for states to commence negotiations on “a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination”.
Before the negotiations
The DRC was among 127 states that endorsed a “humanitarian pledge” in 2015–16 to cooperate “in efforts to stigmatise, prohibit, and eliminate nuclear weapons”. The pledge was instrumental in building momentum and support for convening the negotiations.
Nuclear-weapon-free state
Has signed the TPNW
Has not yet ratified the TPNW
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Signed: 20 September 2017
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed but not yet ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Signature
Leonard She Okitundu, the then-minister of foreign affairs of the DRC, signed the treaty when it opened for signature on 20 September 2017. The government announced in October 2018 that it is “currently working on its ratification”.
Leonard She Okitundu, the then-minister of foreign affairs of the DRC, signs the treaty in New York on 20 September 2017. Photo: ICAN
Universalisation
The DRC has promoted universal adherence to the treaty, including by co-sponsoring and consistently voting in favour of an annual UN General Assembly resolution since 2018 that calls upon all states to sign, ratify, or accede to the treaty “at the earliest possible date”.
In a statement to the United Nations in October 2020, the DRC said that it “has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment in favour of international peace and security by signing [the treaty]” and encouraged “all peace-loving countries” to become states parties.
Treaty negotiations
The DRC participated in the negotiation of the treaty at the United Nations in New York in 2017 and was among 122 states that voted in favour of its adoption.
In 2016, the DRC co-sponsored the UN General Assembly resolution that established the formal mandate for states to commence negotiations on “a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination”.
Before the negotiations
The DRC was among 127 states that endorsed a “humanitarian pledge” in 2015–16 to cooperate “in efforts to stigmatise, prohibit, and eliminate nuclear weapons”. The pledge was instrumental in building momentum and support for convening the negotiations.
[PARTNERS]
Congolese Campaign to Ban Landmines
Congolese Physicians for Peace
CRISPAL-Afrique
CPS-AVIP
Femmes des Medias Pour la Justice au Congo
Standing Green "SG"
FONDATION ALAIN LUBAMBA (FAL)
WOMEN CONCERN
Comité d'Appui au Développement Rural Endogène (CADRE)
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Congolese Campaign to Ban Landmines
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Congolese Physicians for Peace
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CRISPAL-Afrique
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CPS-AVIP
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Femmes des Medias Pour la Justice au Congo
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Standing Green "SG"
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FONDATION ALAIN LUBAMBA (FAL)
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WOMEN CONCERN
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Comité d'Appui au Développement Rural Endogène (CADRE)