Human Rights Watch Slams Democratic Republic of Congo Security Forces for Using Excessive Force Against Anti-Extension Protesters
July 10, 2026
July 10, 2026
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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DR Congo: Crackdown on Protesters
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(Kinshasa) - Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo used excessive force against protesters demonstrating against a proposed law that could extend President Felix Tshisekedi's term on June 12, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.
The security forces used tear gas and batons in the . . .
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DR Congo: Crackdown on Protesters
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(Kinshasa) - Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo used excessive force against protesters demonstrating against a proposed law that could extend President Felix Tshisekedi's term on June 12, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.
The security forces used tear gas and batons in the . . .