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Gunfire heard in Congolese capital Kinshasa
11 Nov 2006 09:49:50 GMT
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KINSHASA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Sporadic gunfire rang out in the centre of the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, on Saturday, a Reuters witness said.

The shooting was coming from near to the official office of Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former rebel leader who challenged President Joseph Kabila in a presidential run-off last month. The results have not yet been published.

Private armies loyal to the two candidates fought fierce battles in Kinshasa in August after a first round of voting.

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Congolese soldiers stand guard outside the Supreme Court of Justice the day after it was sacked and burned by opposition supporters in Kinshasa, November 22 2006. Supporters of Congolese former rebel chief Jean-Pierre Bemba on Tuesday attacked the Supreme Court, which was set ablaze as they rioted to protest against results showing he had lost a presidential election.


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