Mukwege concerned that elections in DR Congo can lead to instability

Presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo this month could lead to open conflict if they are not free, fair and peaceful and indications show that they will not be, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege said on Monday.

The long-delayed elections on Dec. 23 will mark Congo's first democratic transfer of power and end President Joseph Kabila's rule that began in 2001 after the assassination of his father.

(With inputs from agencies.)