In response to a rebel offensive in eastern Congo, hundreds of protesters in Kinshasa attacked foreign embassies and a U.N. building, fueled by frustration towards foreign allies over inadequate support against the M23 militia, allegedly backed by Rwanda. Protesters vandalized the U.S. and French embassies, setting fires and looting items. The violence reflects growing resentment over the handling of the crisis by Western powers, as the situation escalates amidst fears of a broader regional conflict. The chaos has led to heightened security concerns and condemnation from foreign officials.
Hundreds of protesters in Kinshasa vandalized foreign embassies and a U.N. building, expressing frustration over Rwanda's backing of the M23 militia's aggression.
The protests were sparked by a rebel offensive in eastern Congo, with demonstrators targeting U.S., French, Ugandan, and Belgian embassies amid rising tensions.
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