New delhi:
Official spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs randhir jaiswal said on Friday that all Indians in the democratic republic republic of congo are safe amid the ongoing conflict.
Mr jaiswal while addressing a press briefing said that the Indian embassy in kinshasa is in constant touch with the Indians there.
“In democratic republic of congo, there we saw that in some parts of some parties struggle is going on.
Where the battle was going on for two days, I think the fight has been stalled there. There was 1,000 Indian citizens in the City of Goma, Most of Them Have Left Safely. Our embassy has issued several advisories as well as helpline numbers so that if anyone faces any problem, contact them immediatively and us.
The Embassy in Kinshasa is Quite from the City of Goma, Approximately 2,500 Kilometers Away. The embassy is in constant touch with the Community. All our citizens are safe and our embassy is in constant contact with our community, “He said.
Indian Embassy Issured An Advisory on Thursday for Indians in Bukavu, South Kivu and DRC.
Advisory for Indian Nationals in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of CONGO@MEAIndia @IndIndiplomacy pic.twitter.com/5mgv1a4i9g
– India in Dr Congo (@IndiaIndrc) January 30, 2025
“The Embassy of India in Kinshasa is Closely Monitoring The Security Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of the CONGO (DRC). Om goma. Given the potential for instability in the region, all Indian nationals residing in Bukavu are advised to depart to safer locations while the airports, borders and commercial routes are still open. We strongly recommend against any travel to Bukavu,” the embassy said.
Gunfire Rang Out Across Parts of Goma, The Larget City in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the CONGO (DRC), HORS AFTER RWANDA-BACKED M23 Rebels they said they have been done Alling for an end to the offensive, al Jazeera Reported.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels are closing in on the key Eastern Democratic Republic of the congo city of bukavu, promising to continue their lightning offensive until they take the newly capartal, al jazeera reported.
The Bloody Conflict in the Eastern DRC TUK A Dramaatic Turn This Week When Kigali-Backed From The M23 Claimed to Take Control of Goma in North Kive Province Before Advance Capital of South Kivu.
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