Congo is becoming like prison under Kabila : cardinal
Joseph Kabila
KINSHASA (Reuters) - The head of Congoâs Catholic church condemned  President Joseph Kabilaâs government  on Tuesday for a deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators  suggesting  his  country was turning into a prison.
Tensions between the government and one of the Democratic Republic of the Congoâs most powerful institutions has risen as the church has increasingly become a focal point for opposition to  Kabila âs efforts to stay in power without a mandate.
Congoâs influential Roman Catholic Church has emerged as a flashpoint for opposition to  Kabila   while  his  political opposition remains flimsy and divided. The tussle is increasingly a concern for Pope Francis.
 Kabila  blames delays in an election meant to replace him - it will not happen until the end of this year at the earliest - on logistical problems registering voters.
KINSHASA (Reuters) - The head of Congoâs Catholic church condemned  President  [TGT] âs government  on Tuesday for a deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators  suggesting  his  country was turning into a prison.
Tensions between the government and one of the Democratic Republic of the Congoâs most powerful institutions has risen as the church has increasingly become a focal point for opposition to  Kabila âs efforts to stay in power without a mandate.
Congoâs influential Roman Catholic Church has emerged as a flashpoint for opposition to  Kabila   while  his  political opposition remains flimsy and divided. The tussle is increasingly a concern for Pope Francis.
 Kabila  blames delays in an election meant to replace him - it will not happen until the end of this year at the earliest - on logistical problems registering voters.