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Congo police break up protests against proposed constitutional changes
- On Tuesday, police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition protests in several cities against proposed constitutional changes that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, using tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa.
- The C64 coalition, led by former presidential candidates Martin Fayulu, Moise Katumbi, and Delly Sesanga, organized the demonstrations after Parliament approved a proposal extending the presidential mandate beyond the current limit of two five-year terms.
- Hundreds gathered in Kinshasa, while unauthorized protests in Lubumbashi and Uvira were also quickly dispersed by authorities. In the capital, peaceful marches turned violent as protesters and pro-government supporters clashed with stones and machetes.
- Opposition parties and the Catholic Church have condemned the constitutional amendment, with the C64 coalition calling on Tshisekedi to "give up" the proposed changes that would threaten democratic term limits.
- Tensions remain high as elections are two years away, while conflict persists in eastern Congo where the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group controls territory. Tshisekedi recently proposed a national dialogue to address political challenges.
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They were thousands in Kinshasa. The police had banned most marches in the country. ...
·Brussels, Belgium
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In Kinshasa, the movement of the C64 coalition against constitutional change turned into clashes between demonstrators, opposition leaders and young people designated as members of the ruling party. Injured, Martin Fayulu challenged the head of state.
Congo police break up protests against proposed constitutional changes
Police in Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition protests in several cities on Tuesday against proposed constitutional changes that critics say could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with Reuters witnesses reporting tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa.
·London, United Kingdom
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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L 34%
C 33%
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