location: Goma
notes: Arrests: Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo made several dozen arrests to stifle protests. LUCHA mentions at least 27 civilians were arrested in Nord-Kivu, including 15 in Goma. 13 other activists were detained while a communique was being read in the province of Sud-Kivu. The government confirms 19 arrests, comprising six in Goma, seven in Lubumbashi and six in Matadi. The Human Rights division of MONUSCO notes that there were arbitrary arrests taking place during the day, notably in Goma and Kinshasa. Human Rights Watch mentions that at least 52 people were arrested while protesting in Goma, Kasindi, Kindu, Kisangani, Kinshasa, and Idjwi.
target_text: location: Goma, fatalities: 0