Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Event:  A peaceful demonstration in support of U.S. sanctions on former President Kabila is expected Saturday morning, May 2. The procession will begin 9:30 a.m. from Boulevard Triomphal and proceed toward the U.S. Embassy around 11:00 a.m. While expected to remain peaceful, demonstrations in Kinshasa can escalate with little warning. Expect congestion from crowds and motorcyclists; limit movement in the area and use alternate routes.

If you need emergency assistance, please contact the Consular Section at the phone numbers below.

Actions to Take:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile.

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).
• The Embassy maintains a list of local resources for emergencies on our website.
• Contact us at: 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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