The coalition opposed to President Joseph Kabila say police have used sharp point ammunition and at least 50 people have died.

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It appears no one was killed when the political parties’ headquarters were burned down.

Activists  defied a government ban on protests, marching on the electoral commission to demand that a poll be held before the end of the year when President Joseph Kabila’s term in office expires.

Authorities say they’ve struck a deal with some opposition parties to delay local elections until the electoral rolls can be completed.

However, other parties say this is a ruse by Kabila to cling to power.

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