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DR Congo police fire bullets, tear gas on anti-Kabila rally: AFP

Published: 25 Feb 2018 - 11:41 am | Last Updated: 18 Nov 2021 - 12:09 am

AFP

Kisangani, DR Congo: At least two people were wounded as police fired live bullets and tear gas Sunday to break up a banned protest against DR Congo President Joseph Kabila in Kisangani, the country's third largest city, an AFP reporter said.

Hundreds starting marching after mass at the city's cathedral but were dispersed by security forces. The AFP journalist said at least two people suffered bullet injuries.