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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