May 18, 2005

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Democratic Republic of Congo riots kill 2

Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo, May. 18 (UPI) -- Riots erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo Wednesday leaving two people dead as thousands protested delayed elections intended to end years of civil war.

Protesters took to the muddy streets of the diamond capital Mbuji Mayi in the central African country behind the banners of Union for Democracy and Social Progress leader Etienne Tshisekedi.

Demonstrators set fire to offices of three rival parties in a government coalition.

Police killed at least two people, the BBC reported.

Five years of civil war in the Congo have claimed an estimated 3 million lives, mainly from hunger and disease.

While a power-sharing government was to hold elections next month, sporadic fighting and corruption may delay the voting at least six months, the BBC said.

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