On December 2, the US Embassy Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced that it will be closed to the public again due to a terrorist threat against USG facilities in the capital city. Below is part of the announcement:
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is working closely with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to address a terrorist threat against USG facilities in Kinshasa. The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa will be closed to the public on Monday, December 3.
Actions to Take:
· Maintain a heightened level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness.
· Monitor local media for updates.
· Keep a low profile and notify friends and family of your safety.
· Review the country page and remain alert for potentially dangerous situations.
US Embassy Kinshasha previously “received credible and specific information of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. Government facilities in Kinshasa” on November 24, 2018. It initially closed to the public with only minimal staffing on Monday, November 26, 2018.
#DRC Security Alert: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is working closely with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to address a terrorist threat against USG facilities in Kinshasa. The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa will be closed to the public on Monday, December 3.
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) December 2, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is working closely with the gov. of the D.R.C. to address a terrorist threat against U.S. Gov. facilities in Kinshasa. The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa will remain closed to the public on Monday Dec 3. More details here: https://t.co/xfQeYy7Nyv pic.twitter.com/NbhiUv7x2d
— U.S.Embassy Kinshasa (@USEmbKinshasa) December 2, 2018
DRC: Terror threat shuts down US embassy in Kinshasa https://t.co/sUSuoBRiD0 https://t.co/wmiVFRPddK
— Global Unrest News (@warringworld) December 2, 2018
#DRC US officials told diplomats the embassy closure in #Kinshasa is due to the arrest of a cell of Tanzanian jihadists from the #ADF, a Ugandan Islamist group https://t.co/JSmIrhwYpo
— giulia paravicini (@giuliaparavicin) November 30, 2018
The Democratic Republic of Congo accused Washington of sparking "needless fear" after the US embassy in Kinshasa warned of a "possible terrorist threat" against its mission in the country as it heads towards key elections. https://t.co/GjtPue6abL pic.twitter.com/bdOHcq7hGA
— AFP Africa (@AFPAfrica) November 26, 2018
US Embassy/Kinshasa received "credible & specific" info of a "possible terrorist threat against U.S. govt facilities" in country's capital city.#DRCongo security deteriorating as Dec 23 elections near.
Concerns for #Ebola resp, tho far away: Rising chaos.https://t.co/9vceX9vVO4— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) November 24, 2018
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