source: La Prunelle
actor1: Protesters (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
location: Bukavu
notes: On 8 April 2021, Kajanju residents gathered in the city of Bukavu (Bukavu, Sud-Kivu) to protest against the killing of a civilian who was shot by the PNC on 6 June 2020. During the event, the protesters transported the victim's body to its residence. After doing so, they gathered at two police stations in Ciriri and Busoka. When one of the protesters intercepted a police weapon, the PNC dispersed the protesters by firing shots in the air and using tear gas. According to sources, the victim was part of a group of people who organized patrols in their neighborhoods. [size=no report]