Dozens arrested in DR Congo as police disperse protests over proposed constitutional change
Police used tear gas to break up demonstrations against a proposed amendment that could permit the president a third term, activists say.
Dozens of people were arrested during protests in the Democratic Republic of Congo against a proposed constitutional change that could allow the president to seek a third term, according to opposition activists. Police deployed tear gas to disperse crowds gathered by the opposition coalition.
The arrests and use of force occurred as the country faces debate over the constitutional amendment, which proponents say would modernize the framework while critics argue it threatens democratic term limits.
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- Dozens arrested in DR Congo protests against proposed constitutional change that could allow president 3rd term — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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