00:01Political tensions are rising in the Democratic Republic of Congo as opposition leaders demand President Philip Sissichedi's resignation and call
00:10for nationwide protests on July 22nd over proposed constitutional changes that could extend his power.
00:21This march will say no to the constitutional coup, no to the confiscation of popular sovereignty, no to endless war
00:28and bad governance.
00:30It will say yes to respect for the constitution, yes to peace, to justice and to the democratic change of
00:37power.
00:38Finally, it will demand the resignation of President Philip Sissichedi because he has betrayed his constitutional oath.
00:51After delaying protests for African Union talks, the opposition says dialogue has failed and now the demonstrations will go ahead.
01:05There can be no question of suspending citizens' actions or entering into dialogue as long as President Philip Sissichedi has
01:12not publicly and definitively renounced his plan to change the constitution, which is dividing the nation and threatening the country
01:20with balkanization.
01:25Tissichedi is serving his final term, but proposed constitutional changes have fueled unrest.
01:31A recent opposition rally turned violence, leaving several people injured and at least one protester dead, according to the UN.
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