source: Mediacongo.net; Radio Okapi
actor1: Protesters (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
location: Kisangani
notes: On 29 September 2021, a group of people, including those of the New Elan political party, gathered in the commune of Makiso in Kisangani city (Kisangani, Tshopo) to protest against the politicization of the country's electoral commission ahead of the 2023 presidential elections. The PNC intervened in the event, dispersing the group with either fire shot or tear gas. 7 people were reportedly injured and sent to medical facility. However, police forces denied any contact between the protesters and the PNC. [size=no report]