Congo opposition calls for mediation on elections
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KINSHASA- Congo's main opposition parties on Tuesday renewed calls for the international community and the United Nations to take a more active role with the African Union in bringing about a credible and inclusive dialogue on elections that have raised tensions in the central African country.
The leader of the largest opposition party, Etienne Tshisekedi, called on supporters to demonstrate on Oct. 19 if progress isn't made on holding elections that are scheduled for November, but will likely be delayed.
Dozens died two weeks ago in the capital Kinshasa after security forces clashed with thousands of anti-government demonstrators opposed to delaying the election.
The opposition parties also called for restructuring the electoral commission and the Constitutional Court, saying they are partisan to President Joseph Kabila, who came to power after his father's assassination in 2001.
