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Clashes erupt at DRC rally over presidential term limits

Published Friday, June 12, 2026 · Updated June 13

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  • Opposition to Term Limit Extension — 1 source

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Clashes erupted at a rally in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, where police used tear gas to disperse crowds protesting against a potential extension of presidential term limits for President Tshisekedi.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Police dispersed crowds with tear gas during a rally outside parliament in Kinshasa on Friday.
  • The rally was held in opposition to President Tshisekedi's potential extension of presidential term limits.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Opposition to Term Limit Extension
  • Al Jazeera English

    The article highlights opposition to President Tshisekedi's potential term limit extension, framing it as a threat to stability and focusing on the resulting unrest and police action against protesters.

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