Kwilu: C64 march dispersed in Bandundu and Kikwit, heavy security measures and arrests reported

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Kwilu: C64 march dispersed in Bandundu and Kikwit, heavy security measures and arrests reported

The march organized by Coalition 64 was dispersed by police in Bandundu and Kikwit, despite plans to submit a memorandum to the Provincial Assembly. Security measures were heightened, leading to tensions and arrests among protesters, including members of the ECiDé party. In Bandundu, the mayor had announced the postponement of the march, while in Kikwit, several party officials were arrested.

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