Dozens of people were arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. The arrests happened during protests against a proposed change to the constitution.
Rights activists reported the arrests. The proposed change could allow the current president to run for a third term in office.
Protests broke out in the capital city, Kinshasa. They also occurred in several other towns.
The demonstrators were against the potential for the president to extend his time in power.
Details about the specific charges against those arrested were not immediately available.
The government has not yet released an official statement regarding the protests or the arrests.
Further information is expected as the situation develops.