Clashes broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo on [date] as opposition and pro-government activists confronted each other during a rally against a proposed change to presidential term limits. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds, amid growing tensions over the constitutional amendment that critics say would allow the president to extend his hold on power.
The protests, held in the capital Kinshasa, saw demonstrators waving placards and chanting slogans against the proposed changes. Supporters of the government, however, gathered in counter-protests, leading to physical confrontations. Security forces intervened to separate the groups, firing tear gas canisters into the crowd.
Opposition leaders have condemned the term-limit change as a threat to democracy, accusing the government of attempting to subvert the constitution. The debate has deepened political divisions in the country, which has a history of contested elections and political instability.