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DRC capital brought to standstill in one-day general strike

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DRC capital brought to standstill in one-day general strike
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A one-day strike brought the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo to a standstill on Tuesday (February 16). It aims to force President Joseph

A one-day strike brought the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo to a standstill on Tuesday (February 16). It aims to force President Joseph Kabila to step down at the end of his mandate in December, 2016.

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The constitution bars him from standing again, but critics fear he will change the law or delay the election to retain power.

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