U.K. supports call for EU sanctions against Congo officials

The United Kingdom said on Thursday it backs targeted European Union sanctions against officials in Democratic Republic of Congo to end government repression and encourage a peaceful transition of power. Dozens of people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters angered by what opposition groups say is President Joseph Kabila's plan to postpone a November vote and stay in office beyond his two-term limit. Kabila's government has said the election must be postponed because of lo