Police fire tear gas to break up Congo protests against constitutional changes

Police in Kinshasa, Congo, deployed tear gas on Tuesday to disperse hundreds of protesters gathered to oppose proposed constitutional changes. The demonstrations were organized by the opposition coalition known as C64, which claims the amendments are intended to enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office.

The unrest highlights growing political tensions regarding the potential extension of presidential term limits. The opposition movement views the constitutional shift as a threat to democratic processes, prompting the public demonstrations in the capital city.