The Embassy of the United States in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (KDR) called on US citizens to leave the country. This is a reaction to the escalating conflict between the KDR and the rebel movement March 23 (M23), a supported army of neighboring Rwanda. TASR writes about this based on AFP report.
“Given the increase in violence throughout Kinshasa, the US Embassy recommends US citizens to hide where they are, and then safely left until commercial options are available,” It is stated in the official statement. “Please note that there may be roadblocks on the way to the airport, and road time and safety may affect protests,” the US embassy added.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that Angry crowds in the streets of the Congo Metropolis burn tires, chanting slogans against Rwanda and attacking At diplomatic representations of countries they consider to be allies Rwanda.
Tuesday in the capital The KDR was attacked by French and Belgium embassies, which the European Union condemned. Embassy -related attacks are related to fighting in the city of Goma in the east of the KDR between the insurgents from the M23 and the Army of the DRC and the Prophetive Militias. The insurgents began to occupy a two -million Goma on Monday night and took control of the local airport.
