Reinforced security at the People's Palace, where the opposition called for a sit-in

A reinforced security presence was observed on Friday, June 12, 2026, around the People's Palace in Kinshasa. The opposition, including the Coalition Article 64 (C64) and several parties, maintains its call for a sit-in in front of Parliament despite a ban by city authorities. The protest aims to oppose any constitutional reform and a potential third term for President Félix Tshisekedi, specifically the proposed law on the organization of a referendum.