Friday, September 18, 2015

Four Congolese Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced to Prison

 

Reuters, 18/09 14:58 CET

KINSHASA (Reuters) – Four pro-democracy activists were sentenced on Friday to six months in prison in Democratic Republic of Congo for inciting disobedience, part of a crackdown before upcoming elections, lawyers in the case and human rights groups said.

President Joseph Kabila is prohibited by the constitution from running at elections next year to extend his 14 years in office but critics accuse him of trying to hang onto power. A spokesman for Kabila says he will respect the constitution.

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Source: Euronews 

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