Explainer: Why are embassies being attacked in Congo?
The unrest was fueled by anger over the recent capture of Goma, a major city in eastern DRC, by the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda
Violent protests have erupted in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as demonstrators attacked multiple foreign embassies.
The unrest was fueled by anger over the recent capture of Goma, a major city in eastern DRC, by the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda.
Protesters accused various countries of supporting or failing to condemn Rwanda's involvement in the conflict, says Reuters.
The embassies targeted during the protests included those of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and the United Nations.
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Demonstrators set fires, vandalized property, and clashed with security forces, who responded with tear gas in attempts to disperse the crowds.
The Congolese government called for calm, urging citizens to express their grievances peacefully and to respect diplomatic missions.
