Congo protesters storm Kinshasa embassies over conflict in east
Rioters stormed embassies and started fires in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, drawing tear gas from police, in an eruption of protests over a Rwandan-backed rebel offensive in the east.
Protesters attack embassies in Congo’s capital as security forces try to slow rebels in the east
United Nations officials say there were dead bodies on the streets of eastern Congo’s largest city where hospitals are overwhelmed and hundreds of thousands are fleeing gunfire and shelling.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: French and US Embassies Attacked by Armed Protesters in DRC Amid Rising Tensions"
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Dramatic scenes unfolded in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Tuesday, February 28, as armed protesters attacked and set fire to the French and US embassies.
Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Wednesday, Netanyahu said in a statement, amid the Gaza ceasefire and a regional diplomatic push.
M23 Rebellion in DR Congo: Protesters Light Fires Near US Embassy
Protesters have attacked missions in the capital of the African country as anger grows about the advance of the M23 rebel group.
Protesters attack French embassy in Congo’s capital
The Congolese government says the attacks on foreign embassies showed anger at Western inaction as Rwanda-backed rebels overran Goma. French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Christophe Lemoine pushes back against the perception that France shares some blame for the situation due to its aid to Rwanda.
Congo ‘regrets’ attacks on embassies
Kinshasa was the scene of chaos as looters targeted businesses such as supermarkets
Congo’s Goma largely in rebel hands as protesters attack EU embassies
Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, control large parts of the eastern city of Goma, a Congolese official said on Tuesday, as hundreds of thousands of people fled and protesters attacked EU and African embassies.
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Kinshasa residents want action to end the war in the eastern DRC
Some people welcomed a TV address by President Félix Tshisekedi during which he called for a massive military mobilisation.
In photos: Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions ...
Rwanda-backed rebels say they plan to take fight to DR Congo’s capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest city said on Thursday they want to take ...
U.S. Citizens Advised to Evacuate Congo Amid Attacks on Embassies
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Smoke, looting as day of rage targets Kinshasa embassies
KINSHASA: Vandalised embassies, looted supermarkets and piles of burning tyres marked chaotic demonstrations Tuesday (Jan 28) ...
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Rwanda-backed M23 advances towards second DR Congo regional capital
The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 moved south as it closed in on a key military airport in DR Congo on Friday, a day after ...
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and ...
U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...