Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
THE CONGO The Department of Foreign Affairs is concerned about reports of renewed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These reports are particularly disturbing as these acts of violence detract from the all-important task of democratization, reconciliation and reconstruction facing the Government and people of the DRC after years of devastating conflict and mismanagement.
The Department will continue to monitor developments in the country. The South African Embassy in Kinshasa will also remain in contact with South Africans residing in that city and urges other South Africans to register their presence there without delay.
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRETORIA 4 AUGUST 1998