DRC: Unrest involving students at ISTA engineer school in Kinshasa June 7

Event

Students reportedly blocked the roads surrounding the ISTA engineering school and clashed with security forces on the afternoon of June 7. There have been injuries reported, but the current situation remains unclear. The students gathered to denounce the cost of tuition fees. The ISTA school is located next to the domestic N'Dolo Airport (NLO).

Increased security and localized traffic disruptions will likely persist over the coming hours near the school, possibly affecting operations at NLO. Further clashes between security forces and protesters cannot be ruled out, while other protests may also occur in the coming days if grievances are not met.

Advice

Avoid the affected area due to the risk of clashes to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Allow extra time to reach NLO. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Heed all official directives.