00:01Congo's opposition is once again up in arms.
00:04The reason, a proposal by President Felix Chisekedi to change the country's constitution
00:09so he can run for a third term in office.
00:12The C64 coalition of opposition forces called for a day of nationwide action on Tuesday
00:18after having rejected an offer of national dialogue from the president last month.
00:23The group called out the repression political opponents face from the government.
00:29The C64 challenges the political and criminal responsibility of Mr. Chisekedi
00:35and his regime in 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 they inflict on our people.
01:20In the streets of several cities, thousands of protesters clashed with pro-government activists and police forces.
01:28Riot police fired tear gas and warning shots at the protests.
01:32At least two people are reported to have been injured during the clashes.
01:36A location.
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