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Political tensions and protests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

There have been reports of recent protests in Kinshasa and other cities after mediation talks have stalled in efforts to remove the president whose term expired in December 2016.

Advice

Travellers should be aware of the political tensions and potential for ongoing protests. Police have been able to control crowds so far, but have fired shots into the air and tear gas to disperse crowds. Avoid any large public gathering or protest since the situation is tense and violence could occur.

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