Opposition sit-in crackdown in Kinshasa: civil society demands independent investigation

On June 12, 2026, a sit-in by the opposition in Kinshasa was violently repressed, leaving several injured, including opposition leaders Martin Fayulu, Jean-Marc Kabund, and Delly Sesanga. Human rights organizations, including VSV and Human Rights Watch, denounce excessive use of force and the passivity of security forces amid violence. They demand an independent investigation and sanctions against alleged perpetrators.