Congolese government clashes with bishops over third-term debate


  • World
  • Thursday, 18 Sep 2014

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's government accused Catholic bishops of pandering to foreign influence on Thursday after they issued an open letter opposing a possible constitutional revision to let President Joseph Kabila seek a third term.

The letter, issued on Sunday by the National Episcopal Conference of Congo during a visit to the Vatican, said the current rules limiting leaders to two terms underpinned the country's stability by ensuring a balance of power.

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