Following the opposition protests that took place in the capital city of Kinshasa on Saturday, security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have detained approximately 20 individuals.
The Congolese National Police (PNC) reported that among those arrested were individuals suspected of vandalizing the Kianza police station.
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“Three police officers were arrested as a result of the brutality inflicted on the demonstrators and on a minor,” Actualite CD website reported.
Police said at least 27 law enforcement forces were injured, three of whom were in serious condition.
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A journalist was also beaten up “by a gang of overexcited protesters”, Actualite CD said.