DR Congo military takes charge in regions under 'state of siege'

The Democratic Republic of Congo's presidency on Monday ordered #military and police officers to take over civil authorities in two regions that have been declared under a "state of #siege". North-Kivu and Ituri -- both eastern provinces where dozens of armed groups operate and civilians have been subject to horrifying massacres -- were declared under siege on Friday. #DRC Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook:   / france24.english   Follow us on Twitter:   / france24_en