NewzProtests erupted across the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as citizens demonstrated against proposed constitutional amendments. The demonstrations, which took place in Kinshasa and several other major cities, were met with police intervention involving the use of tear gas and force. Dozens of individuals were reported arrested during the unrest.
The public opposition centers on concerns that the proposed constitutional changes could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. The events highlight growing political tensions regarding the potential alteration of the nation's governing document.
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