The Italian ambassador to the Congo (DRC) died in an attack and issued an emergency safety reminder

　　China News Service, February 23. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on February 22, armed elements attacked the WFP convoy near Goma, North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in a total of Three people, including the Italian ambassador to Congo, died.

Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

　　North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri and other provinces in eastern Congo (DRC) are high-risk areas, and illegal armed attacks and looting incidents occur from time to time.

The Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo once again reminded Chinese citizens to avoid going to the above-mentioned provinces, please be vigilant in the local Chinese personnel, and reduce unnecessary outings in the near future, especially to avoid night trips.

In case of emergency, please call the police and contact the embassy in time.

　　Consular Security Phone of the Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo: +243-851474669

　　The global emergency call center for consular protection and services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991