India advises Indian nationals in Congo’s Bukavu to depart to safer locations amid reports of M23 rebels approaching city

The Embassy of India in Kinshasa has advised all Indian nationals residing in Congo’s Bukavu to immediately depart to safer locations by whatever means available while the airports, borders and commercial routes are still open. In an advisory, the Embassy strongly recommended against any travel to Bukavu.

It has also asked everyone to prepare an emergency plan. The Embassy of India in Kinshasa is closely monitoring the security situation in eastern Congo. There are reports of M23 rebels being only around 20 to 25 kms away from



Bukavu.

     

The Embassy has urged all Indian nationals to keep all essential identity and travel documents with them at all times. Essential items such as medicines, clothing, travel documents, ready-to-eat food, and water, must also be kept in a bag that can be carried easily. Indian nationals have been asked to monitor local media channels for updates.