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1982 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 4 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1982.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1982

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February

15 February 1982

Foundation of UDPS

Tshisekedi, Etienne · Kinshasa · Opposition Leader · Government / Government of the Congo

Tshisekedi and other parliamentarians establish the Union for Democracy and Social Progress.

November

5 November 1982

Appointment as First State Commissioner

Kengo wa Dondo, Leon · Kinshasa · Prime Minister of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Mobutu appoints Kengo to direct the government as First State Commissioner.

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1982

Diplomatic Relations with Israel Restored

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Restores diplomatic relations with Israel, reversing the break made during the 1973 Middle East war.

1982

Imprisonment after UDPS Formation

Tshisekedi, Etienne · Kinshasa · Opposition Leader · Government / Government of the Congo

Is imprisoned with other opposition deputies after helping create the unauthorized UDPS.

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