KINSHASA (Reuters) - The parliament of Democratic Republic of Congo is considering offering additional protection from prosecution to former leaders, a move aimed at encouraging President Joseph Kabila not to try to stay in power when his final term ends next year.
Kabila, who became president in 2001 and won disputed elections in 2006 and 2011, is barred by the constitution from running for a third term in office in November next year.
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