DRC protesters rally against Tshisekedi's plan to change constitution
Police fired tear gas and warning shots and arrested activists as protesters rallied in cities across the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday against President Felix Tshisekedi's plan to change the constitution.
Protests took place in cities across the Democratic Republic of Congo against President Felix Tshisekedi's proposed constitutional changes. Police responded with tear gas, warning shots, and arrests of activists.
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