Imprisonment after UDPS Formation1982
Is imprisoned with other opposition deputies after helping create the unauthorized UDPS.
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Etienne Tshisekedi Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Etienne Tshisekedi, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Democratic Republic of the Congo.
7 records1982–19977 events1 places
Chronological biography
1982
Foundation of UDPS15 February 1982
Tshisekedi and other parliamentarians establish the Union for Democracy and Social Progress.
1991
First Appointment as Prime Minister1 October 1991
The opposition leader becomes prime minister during negotiations over democratic transition.
Dismissal as Prime Minister21 October 1991
Mobutu dismisses Tshisekedi after a brief confrontation over executive authority.
1992
Sovereign National Conference Reopens6 April 1992
The national conference resumes and asserts authority over the political transition.
Election by National Conference15 August 1992
Delegates elect Tshisekedi as prime minister of the transitional government.
1997
Final Appointment as Prime Minister2 April 1997
Mobutu briefly reappoints Tshisekedi as rebel forces advance toward the capital.
Titles and roles
Opposition Leader · Prime Minister of Zaire
Record provenance
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