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Foreign embassies attacked in Democratic Republic of Congo over fighting in Goma

DOZENS of demonstrators attacked several foreign embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa today.

The Rwandan, French and Belgian embassies were targeted by protesters demanding firmer action against the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into Goma in the country’s conflict-battered east.

Police fired tear gas at the protesters as they set fire to part of the buildings.

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