09 Oct 2024 | 08:10 AM UTC
DRC: Disruptive protest ongoing in Goma Oct. 9
Protesters blocking roads near the General Hospital, Goma, DRC, Oct. 9, over recent ferry incident. Violence possible, avoid area.
Protesters have erected barricades blocking roads near the General Hospital of Goma on Oct. 9. The unrest erupted over a recent ferry incident in which it sank, leaving around 80 people dead.
Police forces will likely deploy to clear the roads, raising the risk of clashes with protesters. Road congestion will likely persist until the crowd disperses and roadblocks are removed.
Consider alternative routes to circumvent the impact location. Do not drive through roadblocks; wait for police to clear them. Leave the area immediately at the first sign of any security disturbances. Heed instructions from authorities.
