27 Nov 2018 | 08:34 AM UTC

DRC: US Embassy in Kinshasa closed Nov. 27 due to terrorist threat /update 1

US Embassy to remain closed November 27 due to credible information regarding terrorist threat; avoid US government facilities in Kinshasa

TIMEFRAME expected from 11/27/2018, 12:00 AM until 11/28/2018, 11:59 PM (Africa/Kinshasa). COUNTRY/REGION Kinshasa

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Event

The US Embassy in Kinshasa will remain closed for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, November 27, due to credible information regarding a possible terrorist threat against US government installations in the capital. The embassy has advised US citizens in the DRC in need of emergency services to call 081-556-0151.

Advice

Individuals in Kinshasa are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid US government facilities, report all suspicious objects and behavior to police, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities and their home government.

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