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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information Last updated:  10/05/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . *** Effective October 1, 2022, a negative COVID-19 PCR test is no longer required for travelers with proof of full vaccination upon arriving at the ...
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Joint Declaration on Elections in the DRC

  Joint Declaration from the Embassies of the United States of America, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union delegation.   We, the undersigned partners, reiterate our preparedness to accompany the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people on ...
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Statement on the disproportionate use of force during the demonstration on May 20, 2023

The United States is concerned by indications of disproportionate use of force by security forces in response to protests in Kinshasa on Saturday, May 20, including assault on a minor. The United States’ commitment to the right to assemble, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press is unwavering; these rights are the bedrock of a ...
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Demonstration Alert: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 20 May 2023 Event: Demonstrations are planned for Saturday, May 20, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Approved demonstration routes include the route to the airport, but these may change without notice.  Increased traffic and police presence are likely.  U.S. citizens are reminded that demonstrations have the potential ...
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Demonstration Alert: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (13 May 2023)

Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 13 May 2023 Event: The demonstration planned for today, May 13, 2023, has been postponed. Assistance: 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). 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 Enroll ...
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Demonstration Alert: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Event: Possible demonstrations are planned for Saturday, May 13, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Routes proposed by demonstration organizers include the route to the airport, areas around the Martyrs Stadium, and the area around Sakombi, but are subject to change.  Increased traffic and police presence are likely.  U.S. citizens are reminded that demonstrations have the ...
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