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Id 5,992,873
Latitude -4.325
Longitude 15.32222
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
Geo Name Id
Description Clashes occurred between police and students of the Higher Institute of Applied Technology (ISTA) in Kinshasa. The students were protesting to demand the release of students arrested by university police on May 24 as they distributed pamphlets advertising a march by the opposition parties. At least 30 protesters were wounded during the clash, as police allegedly used live ammo alongside tear gas to disperse the students. At least 6 policemen were also injured.
Start Date 01-Jan-16
End Date
Precision 1.0
Geo Name
ADM 1 Name Kinshasa
ADM 1 Id
ADM 2 Name Kinshasa
ADM 2 Id
ADM 3 Name Kinshasa Urban
Notes
Armed Conflict 6576RTA - Riots/Protests