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25.01.2015 Congo

DR Congo lawmakers adopt new electoral law after deadly protests

By AFP
Protesters stand next to tyres set on fire on January 20, 2015, in Kinshasa, during a protest against moves to allow Democratic Republic of Congo's president to extend his hold on power.  By Papy Mulongo AFPFileProtesters stand next to tyres set on fire on January 20, 2015, in Kinshasa, during a protest against moves to allow Democratic Republic of Congo's president to extend his hold on power. By Papy Mulongo (AFP/File)
25.01.2015 LISTEN

Kinshasa (AFP) - Parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo voted on Sunday in favour of a new election law after deadly protests erupted over opposition charges it would extend President Joseph Kabila's term in office.

The bill was approved in both houses after the government agreed to remove the contentious provisions, although the final content of the legislation was not known.

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