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The party of Democratic Republic of the Congo politician Étienne Tshisekedi says he has been placed under house arrest in Kinshasa since he claimed to have won the presidential election earlier this year.
2011-12-30

Police in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ban the swearing-in ceremony for opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi.
2011-12-23

Human Rights Watch alleges that security forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been responsible for the deaths of 24 people since the re-election of Joseph Kabila as President.
2011-12-22

Joseph Kabila is sworn in as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite the presidency being contested by opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi.
2011-12-20

Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi calls on the army to stop following orders from President Joseph Kabila.
2011-12-19

International monitors say that elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lacked credibility.
2011-12-11

At least six people are killed in clashes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the aftermath of disputed general elections in which Joseph Kabila was named President.
2011-12-10

Incumbent President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Joseph Kabila is declared the winner of the Congolese general election but lead opposition candidate Étienne Tshisekedi disputes the outcome.
2011-12-9

Security is increased in the Congolese capital Kinshasa prior to the announcement of results from presidential and parliamentary elections.
2011-12-8

Voters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo go to the polls for a general election, with outbreaks of election violence reported.
2011-11-28