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Dozens of people have taken to the streets of Beni in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo to protest against the extension of a state of siege by lawmakers. Under the security measure, the government has replaced civilian leaders with the military and granted them the power to arrest suspects without charge. Locals say the measure has failed to end the violence and is being used as a tool to crush dissent. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..
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IN: PROTESTORS HAVE BARRICADED ...
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