2020 Congolese protests explained

Date:	2020
Place:	DR Congo
Goals:	Resignation of Felix Tshisekedi
Methods:	Protests Demonstrations
Side1:	Opposition: Civilian protesters Opposition parties Mobutuists
Side2:	Government: Union for Democracy and Social Progress

The 2020 Congolese protests was a series of anti-government protests and nationwide strikes against president Felix Tshisekedi and his appointment of a new judge of the Electoral Commission. Massive labour protests and increasingly violent street demonstrations

was characterised by growing opposition protests and riots in Kinshasa and Katanga, the epicentre of the uprising. The mass protests led to the deaths of 1 protester.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• 19 January 2015 DRC protests
• December 2016 Congolese protests

Notes and References

1. Web site: DR Congo: Authorities Foundering on Rights. 22 July 2020. Human Rights Watch.
2. Web site: Thousands protest in DR Congo over electoral commission appointee. 13 July 2020. Al Jazeera.