Congo in chaos as death toll mounts

President Joseph Kabila condemned by international community for refusing to leave office at end of term

Congo
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Unrest is mounting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after President Joseph Kabila refused to leave office.

Human rights groups and the UN claim at least 26 people have been killed in the capital Kinshasa and the south-east of country over the last three days as protesters clash with security forces.

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