IBTimes: New War In Congo? Protests, Violence Raise Fears Of Fresh Conflict In Sub-Saharan Africa's Largest Country
Demonstrations erupted Monday in cities across the Democratic Republic of Congo as authorities attempted to contain public resistance toward President Joseph Kabila's refusal to step down from office after his term expires at midnight.
Security forces reportedly responded by deploying in large numbers, arresting scores of activists and suspending the country's internet service. Protests struck the eastern city of Guma and the capital, where authorities faced off with crowds waving red cards against Kabila at Kinshasa University. In the northeastern city of Butembo, armed militias raided a jail in an attempt to free prisoners.
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More News On The Crisis In Congo
Protests erupt in Congo capital, police fire tear gas -- Reuters
Troops deploy in tense DR Congo as leader's mandate expires -- AFP
Military deploys across Congo's capital as Kabila stays on -- AP
Security forces deploy in Congo in anticipation of big anti-government protests -- Washington Post
Congo Braces for Unrest as President Refuses to Leave Office -- WSJ
Protests, gunfire erupt in Congo as president clings to power delaying elections -- The Sydney Morning Herald
Congo-Kinshasa: Internet Shut, Phone Network Scrambled Hours Before Kabila Becomes Illegal President -- Zambia Reports
Congo on a knife-edge as opposition leader calls for Kabila to step down -- The Guardian
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Political Crisis: The Key Players -- Newsweek
AP Explains: Why tensions are spiking in Congo today -- AP
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