| 5,554,962 |
-4.38022 |
15.32254 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Hundreds of youths torch a town hall in Ngaba, a southern neighbourhood of the capital, while several prisoners escape from an attached building. |
| 5,554,966 |
-4.38361 |
15.39139 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
In Masina, clashes between the police and demonstrators were reported. One man killed. |
| 5,554,969 |
-4.35042 |
15.23971 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
In Ngaliema commune in western Kinshasa, two public transport buses were razed down by protesters. No deaths reported. |
| 5,554,974 |
-4.3962 |
15.31924 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Near the University of Kinshasa, the road leading to the campus was partially barricaded late in the morning with stones, pieces of wood and other materials to prevent vehicles from proceeding. The police arrived, threw tear gas, and made a number of arrests. One woman killed. |
| 5,554,978 |
-4.325 |
15.32222 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Police fired tear gas and live bullets at crowds protesters that gathered in the streets of Kinshasa. Tyres were set on fire, and the crowd threw stones at police. Between 19th and 21st January 2015, Human Rights Watch report that 36 people were killed in these protests in Kinshasa. The government denies this, estimating 27 killed in total, including 4 in Goma. |
| 5,554,981 |
-11.65955 |
27.47411 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Protests against the proposed electoral law reported in Katanga on 20th January 2015. |
| 5,554,984 |
-1.67 |
29.22 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Protests against the proposed electoral law reported in North Kivu on 20th January 2015. |
| 5,554,987 |
-2.5 |
28.86667 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Protests against the proposed electoral law reported in South Kivu on 20th January 2015. |
| 5,554,991 |
-4.325 |
15.32222 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo shut down internet access and SMS services. The instruction was relayed to internet and mobile phone providers by the National Intellgience Agency, claiming it will help prevent more protests. Internet service restored 22nd January 2015. |
| 5,554,997 |
3.25 |
19.76667 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|
Clashes occurred between the populations of Ngbada and Lingotebe villages in South Ubangi. At least 5 people were killed, and the villagers have since fled fearing reprisals. A mixed national police/FARDC force has been sent to investigate. |
