Outbreak of violence in pre, during and post election period in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will be investigated and potentially prosecuted by the ICC (International Criminal Court). Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo offered: “We continue to receive multiple reports of violent attacks against civilians, of fighting between rival factions, as well as attacks by armed groups and the national security forces. We are closely watching the situation on the ground, and recourse to violence will not be accepted.” Congo held voting November 28, 2011 for President and Parliament. It was the second time that the country has held multi-party polls since independence from Belgium in 1960. Violence, intimidation have been broadly reported, including in the global press. Candidates have claimed voting irregularities and there are now conflicting claims to election victory increasing risk for further violence and disruption of the democratic process. (Read: -“Congo Voting Success or Flawed?”- diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/congo-voting-success-or-flawed-by-ambassador-mo/42107 Security Services Fire at Protesters? “We are urgently requesting information from the DRC authorities on the allegations that security forces fired at demonstrators. We welcome and are closely following the initiatives taken by national authorities to investigate and prosecute those responsible for such attacks against the civilian population,” according to Mr. Moreno-Ocampo. Ivory Coast & Kenya Precedents: Reports of violence by armed groups apparently associated with different political parties, politicians and party officials against demonstrators from other parties have reached the ICC and its Chief Prosecutor: “As we have shown in both Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire, planning and executing attacks on civilians for electoral gain will not be tolerated. This court can investigate and prosecute you if you are responsible for committing ICC crimes, irrespective of position, and irrespective of political affiliation,” said the prosecutor. (Read:-“International Criminal Court Begins Ivory Coast Investigation” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/international-criminal-court-begins-ivory-coast-investigation-by-ambassador-mo/28396 The precedent of the Ivory Coast election violence and the recent delivery of the alleged main perpetrator may have a further deterrent effect. Read:-“Suspect Gbagbo in Hague Custody” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/suspect-gbagbo-in-hague-custody-by-ambassador-mo/42163 By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey War Crimes Justice Channel - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/war-crimes-justice Facebook – Become a Fan at “Doplomatically Incorrect” Twitter – Follow us at DiplomaticallyX