Thursday, June 3, 2010

BBC News - DR Congo human rights activist found dead in Kinshasa

BBC News - DR Congo human rights activist found dead in Kinshasa:

"A leading rights activist in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been found dead in the capital, Kinshasa.

Floribert Chebeya's body was discovered, partially clothed, on the back seat of his own car.

A BBC reporter says Mr Chebeya had received regular threats from police in the past, and had been ordered to meet the national police chief on Tuesday.

Rights group Amnesty International says oppression of activists in DR Congo is growing."

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