Religious services in Kinshasa, DRC, faced threats of disruption from the UDPS party supporters but were largely peaceful. Police intervention was crucial in preventing demonstrators from disrupting a mass at St. Theresa parish. This unrest arises from the political context involving the M23 rebel group and a social pact proposed by church leaders.

In Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), religious services proceeded mostly without issues on February 16. A disruption occurred at the Catholic parish of St. Theresa in Nd’jili, where demonstrators attempted to interrupt the mass but were stopped by police intervention. Authorities had provided extra security to maintain peace due to prior threats by supporters of the ruling UDPS party to attack churches during services.

The article outlines the precarious situation in Kinshasa as both Catholic and Protestant religious communities faced potential violence from political supporters. Police measures ensured that services could continue without major disruptions, despite underlying tensions related to ongoing conflicts tied to rebel activities and political discussions involving prominent leaders.

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