Dozens of people have been arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following protests against a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term.
The protests broke out on Tuesday in Kinshasa, the capital
and several other major towns across the country, but were met with a stiff
police crackdown.
According to Reuters, police fired tear gas and warning
shots in Kinshasa to disperse hundreds of protesters who took part in the
demonstrations.
Videos shared on social media showed hundreds of protesters
waving flags of various political parties during demonstrations called by
coalition article 64 (C64), a broad opposition alliance opposed to the proposed
constitutional amendments.
Tshisekedi, who has been in office since 2019, is due to
complete his second five-year term in 2028, which would be his final term under
the current constitution.
However, the 63-year-old president said last month that he
would be willing to serve a third term in the conflict-plagued country “if the
people wish it”.
In June, months before Tshisekedi made the remarks, the DRC
senate passed a bill to hold referendums in the country.
Police violently dispersed protesters after supporters and
opponents of Tshisekedi clashed during demonstrations against proposed
constitutional changes.
Martin Fayulu, former presidential candidate and one of the
leaders of C64, said they were considering an international complaint against
Tshisekedi for the violence against opposition activists.
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