Johannesberg: The Indian Embassy in Kinshasa, Congo and on Sunday he said he is closely monitoring the security situation in the country of Central Africa and asked Indian citizens in Bukavu “to immediately depart to safer places.” The embassy issued three notices during the day and recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan. There are about 1,000 Indians in the Congo.
The M23 rebels backed by Rwanda captured the Eastern rubber city and are looking to expand their control area.
“There are reports that M23 is only 20-25 km from Bukavu. Given the security situation, we again advise all Indian citizens who reside in Bukavu that immediate Borders and commercial routes are still open.
According to an AP account, at least 773 people have been killed in rubber and their neighborhood this week in the midst of the fight with the rebels backed by Rwanda, who captured the city in a great escalation of a decade conflict. On Friday of India requested a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
