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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.

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00:01Congo's opposition is once again up in arms.
00:04The reason, a proposal by President Félix Chisekedi to change the country's constitution
00:09so he can run for a third term in office.
00:13The C64 coalition of opposition forces had called for a day of nationwide action on Tuesday.
00:20One protester, however, reportedly died during the clashes, according to the opposition forces.
00:29The C64 challenges the political and criminal responsibility of Mr Chisekedi and his regime
00:37in the planning of the elimination of opponents because of their views.
00:43The group also used a statement to lash out against countries criticized for their inaction
00:49against the political repression in the DRC.
00:56The C64 also deplores the indulgence shown towards the Congolese authorities by the governments
01:02of partner countries, such as the United States and member states of the European Union,
01:08traditional defenders of democratic principles and human rights, in spite of the barbarity
01:14they inflict on our people.
01:20In the streets of several cities, thousands of protesters clashed with pro-government activists
01:26and police forces.
01:28Riot police fired tear gas and warning shots at their protests.
01:32At least two people are reported to have been injured during the clashes.
01:36Legal off.
01:39Final response.
01:41This was just a warm case of a day of lockdown.
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