# Congo police break up protests against proposed constitutional changes

https://mins.news/en/item/59558

- Reuters, 2026-09-15 16:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-police-break-up-protests-against-proposed-constitutional-changes-2026-09-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa96cb6a4391a00012665b0

> Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition demonstrations in several cities on Tuesday over proposed constitutional changes. Critics say the changes could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, while Reuters witnesses reported tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa.

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