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Police among eight dead as Congo protests turn violent

Congolese opposition supporters chant slogans in Kinshasa during a march to press President Joseph Kabila to step down. (Photo: Reuters)

Congolese police and anti-government protesters Monday clashed in the capital Kinshasa, killing at least eight people including three policemen.

This was during a march against President Joseph Kabila’s perceived bid to extend his mandate.

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