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Protests in Congo against UN mission end in over 40 deaths and dozens injured after clash with security forces

  • Religious sect organized banned protest in Goma against UN and other organizations accused of colonial practices
  • Mayor banned protest but violence broke out when armed forces tried to disperse gathering
  • At least 40 protesters killed, over 50 injured, and around 160 arrested according to reports
  • Army accused of indiscriminate shooting while army claims protesters stoned policeman
  • UN and rights groups call for investigation into use of lethal force against protesters
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