DR Congo election: Mediation effort to avert violence

Published December 8, 2011 by BBC
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Mediators have intervened to avert violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of the release of complete election results, officials say. Opposition supporters have warned they will reject President Joseph Kabila's victory, alleging widespread rigging.

With about 90% of votes counted from last Monday's polls, Mr Kabila has 49%, against 33% for his main rival, Etienne Tshisekedi, official results show.

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