00:01Tensions erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday as hundreds of people protested against proposed constitutional changes
00:07that critics say will allow President Philip Shisekedi to seek a third term in power.
00:14Clashes broke out shortly after the march began, well before protesters could reach their planned destination near Parliament.
00:22The opposition says at least one person died following the unrest.
00:26ADD Congo says a party member was found unconscious after the clashes.
00:31He was taken first to a nearby clinic, then transferred to Olympic Hospital, where he died later that evening.
00:39Congo's constitution currently limits presidential terms to two five-year increments.
00:44DRC's parliament adopted a bill in June allowing constitutional changes to be put to a referendum
00:50and members of Shisekedi's coalition have backed changes that would allow him to remain in office.
00:56As tensions rise, the opposition's C64 platform is expected to meet and discuss its response,
01:04including calls for action from the international community.
01:08roadsters are based toward Moon ODC.
01:08Oh, we've been today we're about to remain in the country!
Comments