Reuters: Gunbattles rock Brazzaville in wake of disputed Congo election
Gunbattles rocked the capital of the Congo Republic on Monday, shattering a relative calm that had followed President Denis Sassou Nguesso's re-election in a disputed poll last month.
The fighting between security forces and unidentified gunmen was some of the worst to hit Brazzaville since 1997, when Sassou Nguesso returned to power after months of urban warfare between rival militia groups in the capital.
He had previously ruled the oil-producing country from 1979 until he lost an election in 1992.
Witnesses said young opposition supporters chanted "Sassou, leave!", erected barricades near the main roundabout in southern Brazzaville's Makelekele neighborhood and set fire to the local mayor's office and police headquarters.
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More News On Today's Gun Battles In Congo
Heavy gunfire in Congo-Brazzaville capital as police battle militia -- The Guardian/AP
Gunfire heard in Republic of Congo's capital -- FOX News/AP
Fighting erupts in Congo capital, thousands flee -- AFP
Congo Brazzaville: Heavy gunfire heard on streets -- BBC
Fighting breaks out in Congo capital between police and unknown gunmen -- DW
Heavy Shooting Between Police, Gunmen in Congo's Capital -- VOA
Congo: Heavy gunfire reported in fresh violence in Brazzaville -- IBTimes
Congo Republic Deploys Troops in Capital After Heavy Gunfire -- Bloomberg
Congo violence caused by people who contested election: state TV -- Reuters
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