Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych - 22 September 2016: UN Security Council urges Congo put an end to clashes

On Wednesday, The United Nations Security Council called for calm in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where at least 32 people were recently killed in violent clashes. Joseph Kabila, the President in office, accused the opposition of being responsible of the violences, while it appears that indications are showing that Kabila is likely to stay in office after the end of his legal term (officially ending in December). Consequently, The United Nations Security Council asked the Democratic Republic of Congo to hold normal presidential elections, according to the constitution: "The Security Council stresses the crucial importance of holding a peaceful presidential election, credible, transparent, in a timely manner and in compliance with the constitution".