Congo opposition leader faces mercenary charges, backers cry foul
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LUBUMBASHI- A leading opposition candidate for president of Democratic Republic of Congo was questioned on Monday over government allegations he hired mercenaries in a plot against the state, a case that could halt his fledgling campaign.
Police fired tear gas at thousands of supporters of Moise Katumbi who were advancing on the prosecutor general's office, where he was being questioned, chanting "president!", a Reuters witness said.
Some entered the building and at least four were arrested. After Katumbi emerged from the building, police made further arrests and again fired teargas at the crowd.
