source: Radio Okapi
actor1: Protesters (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
location: Kalemie
notes: On 9 July 2020, UDPS members and supporters marched in Kalemie (Tanganyika) against the endorsement of Ronsard Malonda as chairperson of the CENI (National Independent Electoral Commission) despite the ban on gatherings and rallies due to the coronavirus. The police cordoned off the governmental building and prevented the demonstrators from finishing the march. Some denounced abuse by the police. [size= no report]