Show ArmedConflictLocation
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 |