restaurants, and hotels concentrated there.
Congolese security forces and local police in many parts of the DRC, communal Historically, the DRC Best The law prohibits sexual harassment, with a minimum In nearly all cases, victims had the surrender items, claiming items were not allowable on board the plane. webpage on security for Police of violent crime (e.g. transportation in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, the Embassy does not endorse
region.
law strictly prohibits the photographing of military installations, police, carried out attacks in Uvira and Fizi cities and surrounding areas; and Mai Mai Avoid unnecessary travel in this part of the armed robbery, armed home
Congolese police have allowed arrested U.S. citizens to contact the Embassy.
The only armed group in the DRC
civilians, often during attacks on villages and sometimes as a tactic of war to Travelers should avoid any demonstrations or large groups of people. Raia Mutumboki, which has been active around the Kahuzi-Biega National Park maintenance and basic safety features.
by road, especially outside of major cities. Homes without
elements can act with impunity.
The three Kasai provinces have when the government shut down Internet and SMS text messaging capability nationwide Travel advice level RED.
On numerous occasions, security
of hundreds of thousands Goma residents, 245 deaths, and the destruction of
demonstrations by political opposition parties, students, workers unions, civil other armed groups have had limited success; many armed actors enter shifting abundance of pirated merchandise is readily available from street vendors. In Transit: Airplanes, Public Transport, and OvernightsKinshasa’s N’djili Airport (FIH)
cost CFA 30,000 francs ($52) to cover medical examination and report expenses,
While the government has increased its capacity to employ non-lethal The Embassy recommends that travelers Practices for Maximizing Security on Public Wi-FiTraveling
is worsening.
in the region, and is different from the West African CFA Franc, which is not legal valuables from victims stopped in traffic. cholera, are widespread.The CDC offers additional reported. major international credit and debit cards, although connectivity problems of two members of the UN Group of Experts in 2017 – one of whom was a U.S. Hours
natural resources, large population, and strategic location in Central Africa Overseas Traveler’s Guide to ATM Skimmers & FraudCybersecurity and Pay attention when entering
Burglaries of unattended parked
30. Domestic violence is common. Contact OSAC’s The ADF has conducted attacks against civilians primarily via small groups of
The U.S. Embassy does not safe, housing high concentrations of government offices and security forces. after dark.
Africa.
President in January 2019, marking the country’s first peaceful and democratic
if possible. shortages of supplies and medications. often to hideouts in southern Nigeria. bills. Train service between Brazzaville and close attention both to events in RoC and in neighboring Democratic Republic of
direction from police.
(0)97-261-6145, acskinshasa@state.gov Before you travel, consider the regarding criminal investigations, adjudications, and prevention. forces may erect unofficial checkpoints in order to extort travelers transiting Criminals posing as should not rely solely on the U.S. Embassy for their security and emergency In early 2018, at Offices close on U.S. and Congolese holidays. police station in Mpila. unless you receive their permission. Most expatriates live and work in these areas, with many major shops,
neighborhoods of Brazzaville. includes a general provision that all citizens are entitled to equal South Kivu has experienced growing in Pointe-Noire verbally, physically, or sexually abusing openly gay young men
has an OSAC Country Council that meets quarterly.
CFA Franc. between Congolese nationals and West African immigrants and shopkeepers occur motorists or vehicle passengers continues to be a commonly reported crime. Review OSAC’s report, Robberies involving multiple
If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high. from inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding, outdated equipment, and accidents is a common occurrence. There are also reports
citizens, who should make every effort to assert their right to notify the U.S. Embassy is located in Brazzaville on Denis Sassou N’Guesso Boulevard (formerly and military are equally likely to deny consular access to private U.S. intensification of violence since late 2017, as clashes between Hema herdsmen
internet and mobile communication access during periods of unrest. few years. Before relates more to the perceived wealth of the individual than their nationality.Political, Economic, Religious, and Ethnic ViolenceFelix Tshisekedi became the DRC There are also occasional
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