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National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution.

National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution.

Public frustration mounted after suspected Islamists freed more than 800 inmates from the central prison

Five Congolese police officers were killed in the eastern city of Butembo on Friday and security vehicles were burnt, local authorities said, as public frustration mounted after suspected Islamists freed more than 800 inmates from the central prison.