DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally

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News DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally DRC Crisis Congo's justice minister has ordered an investigation into reports of violence and criminality during an anti-government rally in Kinshasa on September 15. Congo's opposition has said one of its supporters died at the march which was broken up by police which fired tear gas. The C64 movement had called for a day of protest against a planned constitutional change that could allow 63-year-old President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term in office. Demonstrations against the proposed change took place across the country, with the rally in the capital Kinshasa swiftly descending into chaos. Clashes broke out between hundreds of opposition protesters and pro-government gangs. The opposition alleges government supporters were armed with machetes. Local media reported Tuesday that the justice minister had instructed the Attorney General to undertake a judicial inquiry into the alllegations. The probe will examine reports of violence, injuries, destruction of property, alleged deaths, as well as arrests. You may also like Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked Libya oil production hit after armed group shuts pipeline valve South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked Libya oil production hit after armed group shuts pipeline valve South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion 00:59 Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked Libya oil production hit after armed group shuts pipeline valve South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion NEWS 01:41 DRC: Opposition leaders condemn death of politician during 15 September protest NEWS 01:10 Kinshasa opposition protest dispersed as clashes leave one dead AFRICANEWS TODAY Go to video Dangote IPO, DRC fire tragedy and regional developments [Africanews Today] NEWS 01:30 At least 26 students killed in fire and stampede at school in eastern DRC NEWS 01:31 Ebola: Kisangani gets new treatment centre as authorities scale capacity NEWS 01:44 DRC: Bukavu residents reel in aftermath of deadly school blaze 01:08 DRC Crisis DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally 00:59 Guinea Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked 01:02 USA 18 suspects appear in US court over Haiti president's killing