Two Chinese citizens killed! Urgent reminder from the Chinese Embassy | Gold | China
On September 8, the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo issued the "Report on the Security Situation in the Congo" on its WeChat official account, reporting several recent important cases——
On September 1st, armed bandits robbed four gold transport vehicles of TCM Mining Company in Ngalula Village, Fizi District, South Kivu Province, resulting in the deaths of two Chinese citizens, one Congolese soldier, and one local driver. Additionally, one Chinese miner and two Congolese nationals were injured. It is reported that the attackers came from the border area between Manima and South Kivu provinces.
On August 30th, a protest demonstration against the United Nations Stabilization Mission and the Eastern Community forces occurred in Goma City, North Kivu Province, resulting in intense clashes between the military, police, and protesters. Currently, the Congolese government claims that the conflict has resulted in 43 deaths, 56 injuries, and 158 arrests.
On September 3rd, five local villagers were beaten and robbed by Mobondo militia near a village 15 kilometers away from Kwamouth Town in Mayen Tobe Province.
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.
Previously reported
On September 3rd, according to Global Times citing Agence France Presse, officials in the Fiz region of South Kivu province in Congo revealed that a convoy carrying gold was attacked on September 1st local time, resulting in four deaths, including two Chinese citizens.
According to reports, officials from the Fiz region of South Kivu province, Kalongi, stated that the attack targeted a convoy of four vehicles transporting gold. The attackers "stole some gold and brought it into the jungle.". The attack resulted in the deaths of two Chinese citizens, with the other two being a soldier and a driver from Congo.
According to the report, Kalongi also stated that three people were injured in the attack, namely a Chinese miner, a soldier from Congo, and a miner.
Agence France Presse reported that South Kivu Province is a place where armed militants have launched multiple attacks, and there have been frequent violent clashes in the area. The Chinese Embassy has repeatedly reminded Chinese citizens and Chinese funded institutions in Congo to fully understand the seriousness and complexity of the current security situation, closely monitor the local security situation, strengthen risk prevention awareness, increase security investment with the highest standards, and coordinate safety guarantees and production and operation.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Congo for short, is located in central Africa, bordering Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania to the east, Zambia and Angola to the south, South Sudan and the Central African Republic to the north, and Congo across the Congo River to the west. One of the world's least developed countries announced by the United Nations. Agriculture and mining industries dominate the economy, while processing industries are underdeveloped and food cannot be self-sufficient.
