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DRC opposition leaders call for protest on inauguration day

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Two of the main opposition candidates in Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) December presidential election have called for a protest this Saturday, when President Felix Tshisekedi is due to be sworn in for a second term.

Tshisekedi won the December 20-24 election by a landslide, but the vote was marred by widespread allegations of fraud, logistical shortcomings and disruptions.

The two opposition leaders, Martin Fayulu and Moise Katumbi, as well as others have called for a re-run, a demand authorities have dismissed.

"We are having a protest on January 20 because we will not accept the results, there was fraud everywhere and the elections must be annulled," said Katumbi in an online press briefing.

--Reuters--

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