Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Four killed in protest over plan to extend Congo Republic president's rule | Reuters

Four killed in protest over plan to extend Congo Republic president's rule | Reuters: "At least four people demonstrating against plans to lift presidential term limits in Congo Republic were killed when police opened fire when the crowd refused to disperse, protesters said.

Thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets against Sunday's planned referendum on removing constitutional term limits for President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has ruled the oil producer for all but five years since 1979."



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