source: Actualite
actor1: Protesters (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
location: Kindu
notes: On 13 July 2020, members and supporters of the Lamuka coalition marched in Kindu (Maniema) against the endorsement of Ronsard Malonda as the chairperson of CENI (National Independent Electoral Commission) by the National Assembly. The police fired tear gas and warning shots to disperse the marchers, enforcing the ban on rallies due to the coronavirus restrictions. A UN human rights officer was assaulted by police and some demonstrators were arrested. [size=no report]