(Kinshasa) – The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are increasingly harassing and arbitrarily detaining journalists, activists, and political opposition members, Human Rights Watch said today. The clampdown on critical voices has occurred amid the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group’s occupation in eastern Congo and political tensions surrounding a potential constitutional  amendment through which President Félix Tshisekedi  may seek to extend his presidency beyond the two-term limit. Tshisekedi most recently raised the constitutional revision during a nationally televised news conference on May 6, 2026. “Congolese citizens have the right to express their opinions and concerns without fear of repression, but doing so is becoming increasingly difficult,” said Philippe Bolopion , executive director of Human Rights Watch.…