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"Anti-Western Protests Escalate in DR Congo, Prompting Security Measures at Embassies and UN"

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"Anti-Western Protests Escalate in DR Congo, Prompting Security Measures at Embassies and UN"
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Protesters in Democratic Republic of Congo burned U.S. and Belgian flags near Western embassies in Kinshasa, accusing the West of supporting Rwanda, which is allegedly backing the Tutsi-led M23 rebellion in eastern Congo. Despite increased security measures, demonstrators gathered at embassies and U.N. offices, expressing anger over insecurity in the region. Police dispersed the protesters with tear gas, and Congo's Vice Prime Minister assured ambassadors of security measures to protect their representations.

Topics:worldinternational-protests#congo#international-protests#protest#rwanda#security#western-embassies
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  1. Congo protesters burn US and Belgian flags, target Western embassies  Reuters
  2. DR Congo protests: Police fire tear gas to disperse anti-Western demonstrations in Kinshasa  BBC.com
  3. 25 Years, 224 Abuse Allegations, No Peace: DRC Kicks Out UN Peacekeeping Mission  Global Press Journal
  4. U.N. Peacekeeping Mission Says Staff, Vehicles Attacked in Congolese Capital  U.S. News & World Report
  5. DR Congo Beefs Up Security At Embassies, UN After Demos  Barron's

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