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Fear Grows that DRC Violence Inevitable if Kabila Stays in Power

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Joseph Kabila's second and last term as president of Democratic Republic of Congo comes to an end December 19. However, a court ruling states he could remain in power since elections were not held in November to determine his successor. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Andrew Gilmour said during his visit last week to DRC that there is widespread concern of mass demonstrations rivaling September’s deadly riots if Kabila does not relinquish power. "These may be...

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