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At least 3 killed in DR Congo amid escalating violence

Xinhua, September 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

At least three people were killed on Tuesday amid escalating violence in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

The headquarters of several opposition parties were torched in a riot that followed a mass demonstration staged by the opposition on Monday.

At least 17 people, including three policemen, were killed Monday in heavy clashes between protesters and police in Kinshasa.

The opposition protesters marched in the capital to protest against President Joseph Kabila's perceived step to extend his mandate, demanding that presidential elections be held on time. Endit