MLC Signs Lusaka CeasefireAugust 1999
Signs the Lusaka ceasefire process on behalf of the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo.
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Historical person
Jean-Pierre Bemba Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jean-Pierre Bemba, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Democratic Republic of the Congo.
7 records1999–20077 events6 places
Chronological biography
1999
2001
Gaborone Act of Commitment24 August 2001
Joins Congolese parties in committing to an inclusive political dialogue under the peace process.
2002
Sun City Inter-Congolese DialogueFebruary 2002
Participates in the Inter-Congolese Dialogue intended to design a political settlement for the divided country.
Global and Inclusive Agreement16 December 2002
Joins Congolese parties in approving the Global and Inclusive Agreement that establishes a power-sharing transition.
2003
Vice Presidency in Transitional GovernmentJuly 2003
Becomes one of four vice-presidents in the transitional power-sharing government.
2006
Advances to Presidential Runoff30 July 2006
Finishes second in the first presidential round and qualifies for the October runoff.
2007
Leaves Congo after Kinshasa ClashesApril 2007
Leaves the country after fighting between his guards and government forces ends his armed political challenge in Kinshasa.
Titles and roles
Congolese Opposition Leader · MLC Leader · Opposition Leader · Vice President of DR Congo
Record provenance
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