Important Security Reminder from the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Embassy | Congo
I. recent important cases
On the evening of the 8th, rainstorm occurred in Gonggu area of Kuilu Province, causing damage to local public infrastructure and many houses.
On the 8th, the South Sudanese government army crossed the Gangnam border while pursuing the South NASFA rebels and entered the village of Waliwa in the Faraj region of Upper Ville Province in Congo, killing several rebels. It is reported that the southern government army immediately withdrew, but the southern rebels are still operating within the territory of Congo. The Congolese government army has strengthened its deployment in the local area.
On the 12th, there was a fierce conflict between two tribes in the Dibaya area of Central Kasai Province due to land disputes, resulting in one death and more than ten injuries.
On the evening of the 9th, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kindu City, Manima Province, causing no casualties or significant property damage.
II. Important reminders
Currently, the security situation in Congo is severe and complex, with frequent occurrences of malicious cases involving Chinese citizens. The security situation in North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri and other provinces in the Gangdong region continues to deteriorate, with illegal armed activities such as M23, CODECO, ADF, and MOBONDO becoming increasingly rampant. The security situation in the capital Kinshasa and surrounding provinces is also not optimistic.
The Chinese Embassy in Congo once again solemnly reminds compatriots not to go to high-risk areas such as Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Upper Ville Province in Congo. Personnel and institutions already in the area must evacuate or transfer to safe areas as soon as possible. Be cautious and travel to 9 provinces, including Lualaba, Upper Katanga, Lower Vele, Tanganyika, Manima, Zhongkai Sai, Sankuru, Lomami, and Upper Lomami. If Chinese citizens who are already in the local area have not yet reported, please report their personal information to the embassy as soon as possible. Individuals who refuse to report information and insist on traveling or staying in the above-mentioned areas will be held personally responsible for all consequences arising from this.
Robbery, theft, and other malicious public security cases are still on the rise in the southeastern regions of Kolwezi, Lubumbashi, and Likasi. Chinese citizens are advised not to travel to these areas unless necessary, and to strengthen security measures in local Chinese institutions and citizens.
Chinese citizens and Chinese funded institutions within the territory of Congo must resolutely eliminate complacency and complacency, closely monitor the local security situation, strengthen risk prevention awareness, increase security investment with the highest standards, and coordinate safety assurance and production and operation. Chinese institutions located in areas where the security situation is significantly deteriorating, please take practical measures to avoid unnecessary outings, reduce unnecessary personnel, and carefully prepare emergency plans for adjusting production, operation, and personnel arrangements in case of emergencies.
In case of emergency, please report to the police promptly and contact the embassy.
Congo alarm hotline:+243-818906284,+243-816770006,+243-827205000
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline:+86-10-12308 or+86-10-65612308
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Embassy in Congo:+243-851474669
