Reuters: Congo cuts internet for second day to avert 'chaos' before poll results
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo’s government cut internet connections and SMS services across the country for a second straight day on Tuesday as the country nervously awaited results from the weekend’s chaotic presidential election.
Both the opposition and ruling coalition said on Monday they were on track to win after a turbulent election day on Sunday in which many Congolese were unable to vote due to an Ebola outbreak, conflict and logistical problems.
Barnabe Kikaya bin Karubi, a senior adviser to President Joseph Kabila, said internet and SMS services were cut to preserve public order after “fictitious results” began circulating on social media.
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Update #1: Congo shuts down the internet amid issue-plagued election count (AP)
Update #2: Western powers urge DR Congo to restore Internet access (AFP)
WNU Editor: The first results from the election will be released this Friday, which means that the internet will probably still be down until then.
