Clashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change
Summary
Violent clashes happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo at a rally against a proposed law to let President Felix Tshisekedi stay in power beyond the current two-term limit. Opposition groups and pro-government supporters fought near the parliament in Kinshasa, leading police to use tear gas to break up the protest.Key Facts
- Rival political groups clashed during a protest against changing presidential term limits.
- The protest was organized by the opposition coalition called C64.
- Police fired tear gas to stop the fighting between protesters and pro-government activists.
- Opposition leaders Martin Fayulu and Prince Epenge were injured during the clashes.
- President Tshisekedi’s current term ends in 2028, and he has said he might lead a third term if the people support it.
- The DRC constitution currently does not allow changes to presidential term limits.
- A new bill could permit changes if there is a "major dysfunction" in government institutions.
- The country is also facing other challenges, including an Ebola outbreak and conflict with the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda.
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