DR Congo opposition protests proposed constitutional change as parliament resumes
The C64 coalition demonstrated in Kinshasa against a proposed constitutional change backed by the ruling majority.
The C64 opposition coalition held protests in Kinshasa as the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s parliament resumed a new session, France 24 reported.
The coalition was protesting against a proposed constitutional change supported by the ruling majority. The proposal has been opposed by the C64 for several months.
The demonstrations coincided with parliament’s return, placing the coalition’s objections alongside the resumption of legislative proceedings.
The source material does not detail the proposed amendments or the reasons given by the ruling majority for supporting them. It also does not specify the number of protesters or the scope of the demonstrations.
The constitutional change remains proposed in the available reporting; there is no indication in the source material that it has been approved or enacted.
