The U.S. has warned its citizens in Kinshasa, DR Congo, to leave immediately. Security threats are growing, it said.
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa will reduce staff. It will stop visa interviews and services for Americans.
The advisory told U.S. nationals to have travel papers ready. They should pack key items for a quick exit.
Flights from N'Djili Airport are still running. Border crossings are open.
The U.S. issued a "Do Not Travel" warning last week. It cited conflict, crime, unrest, and possible terrorist threats.
DR Congo is in the same category as Haiti, Ukraine, and Venezuela.
The warning comes as violence rises in Kinshasa and beyond. Protests have targeted foreign embassies, including Uganda's.
The unrest is mainly over claims Rwanda backs the M23 rebels. M23 recently took Goma in eastern DR Congo.
Rwanda denies involvement. But tensions with DR Congo are high.
Rwanda's President Kagame and South Africa's President Ramaphosa argued over Rwanda's alleged military role.
Angola pulled its ceasefire observers from Goma due to bad security. The UN also evacuated some staff and families.
The U.S. Embassy urged its citizens to review security plans, stock supplies, avoid crowds, and have an exit plan.
Violence goes on as diplomacy struggles. The path to stability is uncertain.
The UN and regional leaders call for calm. But more turmoil may be coming.
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa will reduce staff. It will stop visa interviews and services for Americans.
The advisory told U.S. nationals to have travel papers ready. They should pack key items for a quick exit.
Flights from N'Djili Airport are still running. Border crossings are open.
The U.S. issued a "Do Not Travel" warning last week. It cited conflict, crime, unrest, and possible terrorist threats.
DR Congo is in the same category as Haiti, Ukraine, and Venezuela.
The warning comes as violence rises in Kinshasa and beyond. Protests have targeted foreign embassies, including Uganda's.
The unrest is mainly over claims Rwanda backs the M23 rebels. M23 recently took Goma in eastern DR Congo.
Rwanda denies involvement. But tensions with DR Congo are high.
Rwanda's President Kagame and South Africa's President Ramaphosa argued over Rwanda's alleged military role.
Angola pulled its ceasefire observers from Goma due to bad security. The UN also evacuated some staff and families.
The U.S. Embassy urged its citizens to review security plans, stock supplies, avoid crowds, and have an exit plan.
Violence goes on as diplomacy struggles. The path to stability is uncertain.
The UN and regional leaders call for calm. But more turmoil may be coming.
