Foundation of UDPS
Tshisekedi and other parliamentarians establish the Union for Democracy and Social Progress.
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Etienne Tshisekedi Biography and Timeline
Follow Etienne Tshisekedi through 7 dated historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Etienne Tshisekedi, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1982–1997Years on this page
1982
Imprisonment after UDPS Formation
Is imprisoned with other opposition deputies after helping create the unauthorized UDPS.
1991
First Appointment as Prime Minister
The opposition leader becomes prime minister during negotiations over democratic transition.
Role range: 1991-1991
Dismissal as Prime Minister
Mobutu dismisses Tshisekedi after a brief confrontation over executive authority.
Role range: 1991-1991
1992
Sovereign National Conference Reopens
The national conference resumes and asserts authority over the political transition.
Election by National Conference
Delegates elect Tshisekedi as prime minister of the transitional government.
Role range: 1992-1993
1997
Final Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu briefly reappoints Tshisekedi as rebel forces advance toward the capital.
Role range: 1997-1997
Records, sources and methodology
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