The Uganda House in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was attacked and looted during violent protests against the M23 rebel group’s recent capture of Goma, the largest city in Eastern DRC.
Protesters targeted the Ugandan embassy in DRC, along with other foreign diplomatic missions, ransacking the building and setting parts of it on fire.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda confirmed the attack, stating that its embassy was among those vandalized by angry mobs, although it has yet to release an official statement on the matter.
The unrest followed calls from the DRC government for citizens to protest the M23 rebels’ swift advance into the city of Goma.
Amateur video footage shared online showed the chaotic scenes: young protesters smashing car windows, looting vehicle parts, and destroying property.
At the Ugandan embassy in DRC, crowds stole furniture, couches, and other valuables, before setting portions of the building on fire. Thick smoke rose from burning tires nearby, adding to the destruction.

Other embassies, including those of Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, and France, were also targeted by demonstrators, although attempts to breach the US Embassy were thwarted by barricades.
Kenya condemned the attacks, urging the DRC government to restore order and protect foreign missions.
The protests erupted after M23 rebels took control of Goma on Monday, prompting some residents to cheer their arrival as the rebels took control of the city.
A door-to-door search by M23 uncovered significant stockpiles of weapons and ammunition, although the operation was intermittently interrupted by gunfire.
Meanwhile, Kinshasa descended into turmoil as government-backed protests escalated. Bonfires were lit in the streets, and mobs looted diplomatic missions, including Ugandan embassy in DRC.
The attacks have sparked widespread criticism, with many calling for accountability and action to prevent further violence against foreign diplomatic entities.
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