Members of a Christian sect have stormed a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, freeing their leader and about 50 other inmates, a government spokesman says.
Gunfire was heard near the prison in Kinshasa, as Ne Muanda Nsemi and other inmates escaped, witnesses said.
Gunfire was heard near the prison in Kinshasa, as Ne Muanda Nsemi and other inmates escaped, witnesses said.
He is a self-styled prophet who was arrested in March following clashes between his supporters and police.
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He wants to revive the pre-colonial Kongo kingdom in DR Congo.
Mr Nsemi leads the Bundu dia Kongo movement, and has a strong following in south-western DR Congo.
He was an MP when he was arrested in Kinshasa after police accused him of inciting violence.
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