Security Alert: North Kivu Province (DRC), Reports Indicate Possible Attacks on Places of Worship

Security Alert: Possible Attacks in North Kivu

North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens that we have received reports indicating places of worship may be the target of terrorist attacks in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to exercise increased awareness, avoid large gatherings, and monitor local news and security updates.

 Actions to Take:

• Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
• 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
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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