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US Embassy in Congo Urges Americans to Stay Indoors Amid Violent Protests

© AFP 2023 / Griff TapperA man is arrested by a member of the military police after people attempted to block the road with rocks, in the neighbourhood of Majengo in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 19 December, 2016, as tensions rose with one day left of Congolese President's mandate
A man is arrested by a member of the military police after people attempted to block the road with rocks, in the neighbourhood of Majengo in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 19 December, 2016, as tensions rose with one day left of Congolese President's mandate - Sputnik International
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The US Embassy in Congo has urged in a security message on Tuesday all American nationals to stay indoors, remain vigilant and avoid demonstrations in the wake of the violent protests in that country.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US Embassy advised Americans to avoid demonstrations, ensure they have extra food, water and medication at hand and establish a communication plan with friends and family.

"The US Embassy in Kinshasa informs US citizens of clashes between security forces and protesters in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi and other cities, which have included gunfire and tear gas," the message stated on Tuesday. "Remain indoors in a safe location until further notice."

Moreover, it called on Americans to exercise caution when near protests or large gatherings, and carry identification due to the extensive ID checks at the checkpoint established by Congo’s security forces.

A man is arrested by a member of the military police after people attempted to block the road with rocks, in the neighbourhood of Majengo in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 19 December, 2016, as tensions rose with one day left of Congolese President's mandate - Sputnik International
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Violence erupted in Congo as President Joseph Kabila decided to stay in power despite his mandate expiring at midnight on Tuesday, prompting opposition protests in the capital Kinshasa and the second-largest city of Lubumbashi.

In October, the government made an agreement with part of the opposition to postpone the country’s presidential election. According to the agreement, the new election is to take place no later than April 2018.

However, radical opposition members continue to demand Kabila’s resignation as president of Congo.

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