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Violence breaks out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change
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Rival political groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo clashed during a rally against a proposed law that could see President Felix Tshisekedi stay in power beyond his two-term limit. The demonstration outside parliament in Kinshasa was broken up by police firing tear gas after fighting involving pro-government activists. Prominent opposition leaders Martin Fayulu and Prince Epenge were injured in the confrontation. The proposed changes are seen as a threat to the country's stability, with the opposition describing it as an attempt by Tshisekedi to remain in power.