Location: A demonstration march is planned from Place Pascal, Commune of Masina through Boulevards Lubumba/Sendwe/Triomphal, to Place Triomphale and Avenue de L’Enseignment, Commune of Kasavuba, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Event: There is a planned demonstration march for Wednesday October 14 starting at 08:00 a.m. and ending at 17:00 in commune of Kasavuba. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area. Even protest activity that starts peaceful can become confrontational quickly.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area, crowds, and demonstrations.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 310 Avenue des Aviateurs, Kinshasa/Gombe, +243 81-556-0151/0152 or +243-972-616-193 (after hours and weekends).
- KinshasaUSCitizen@state.govor ACSKinshasa@state.gov
- https://cd.usembassy.gov/
- State Department – Consular Affairs +1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
- Democratic Republic of Congo Country Information
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