Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Embassy Warns of Kinshasa Protests Over Constitutional Changes

Cape Town — Both opponents and supporters of proposed constitutional changes plan competing demonstrations in the capital, Kinshasa, according to a U.S. Embassy security alert.

Opposition parties have called for a general strike — known locally as a ville morte, or "dead city" — on Wednesday, June 3, calling on residents to stay home and stop normal economic activity in protest against the proposed constitutional reforms.

Days later, on Friday, June 5, pro-reform groups plan a demonstration in support of the changes. Participants are expected to depart from two rally points — 1st Rue Limete Cohydro and Molard Circle — before marching to the Palais du Peuple, the seat of the DR Congo's parliament.

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