Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC (April 24, 2020)
Location: Ma Campagne, Ngaliema, Kinshasa, DRC
Event: Police Operation in Ma Campagne Neighborhood, Ngaliema, Kinshasa
DRC Police (PNC) are conducting an operation on April 24, 2020 in the Ma Campagne neighborhood of Ngaliema in Kinshasa. This area is located approximately 10km southwest of the U.S. Embassy. PNC has recommended avoiding the area.
U.S. government personnel are advised to not travel to Ma Campagne until further notice.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid Ma Campagne neighborhood.
- If currently in Ma Campagne, depart the area if safe to do so, or stay indoors.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: +243 81-556-0151/152
- 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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