Kenya embassy in Kinshasa attacked as government demands action

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The Kenya embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been attacked amid a recent wave of protests in Kinshasa.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei condemned the attacks, describing them as a serious breach of international law.

In a statement on Tuesday, January 28, Sing’Oei noted that the embassies of Uganda and South Africa were also targeted.

“We are deeply concerned by the ongoing siege and attacks on embassy premises and personnel in Kinshasa, DRC, by marauding protesters voicing their discontent over the conflict in the eastern part of the country,” said the PS.

He urged DRC authorities to take action to restore order and ensure the safety of diplomatic missions in Kinshasa.

“We will use all diplomatic means at our disposal to work with the region in the search for peace,” added Sing’Oei, urging Kenyans in the conflict-stricken country to exercise caution.
The attack comes on the back of President William Ruto's call for immediate cessation of hostilities in eastern DRC yesterday, on his capacity as Chair of the East African Community (EAC).
Earlier today, the United Nations reported that food assistance in and around Goma, had been "paused," warning of potential food shortages in the besieged area.

“Food assistance activities in and around Goma have been temporarily paused. WFP is concerned about food scarcity in Goma,” said Shelley Thakral, a spokeswoman for the World Food Programme in DRC.
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Last year they wanted to chase away MONUSCO troops.

Before that was the hostility towards EACRF troops, particularly KDF, for not engaing in offensive operations against Kagame's boys. Those forces eventually pulled out of DRC as per their government's wishes.

Now they are burning embassies because the people they sent packing aren't helping them. Hmm.
 
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US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels offensive in eastern DR Congo​


US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels offensive in eastern DR Congo - Burnt cars stand at the Rwandan embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo after the building was looted by protesters on January 28, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Justin Makangara)
Burnt cars stand at the Rwandan embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo after the building was looted by protesters on January 28, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Justin Makangara)

The United States urged the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to consider measures to halt an offensive by Rwandan troops and M23 rebel forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as a conflict there escalates.



Acting US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea did not specify to the 15-member council what action could be taken. The council has the authority to impose sanctions.

"We call for an immediate ceasefire and end to this fighting. Rwanda must withdraw troops from the DRC. Rwanda and the DRC must return to the negotiating table and work toward a sustainable, peaceful solution," Shea told the Security Council.



The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels marched into Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, on Monday in the worst escalation of a long-running conflict in more than a decade.
 
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