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Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo

Al Jazeera Saturday 13 June 2026, 11:16 UTC 1 min read
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Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo The leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition party, Martin Fayulu, was wounded during clashes between police and protestors. Hundreds demonstrated in the capital against constitutional changes that could allow President Tshisekedi to seek a third term.

Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo The leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition party, Martin Fayulu, was wounded during clashes between police and protestors. Hundreds demonstrated in the capital against constitutional changes that could allow President Tshisekedi to seek a third term. Published On 13 Jun 2026
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