"Anti-Western Protests Escalate in DR Congo, Prompting Security Measures at Embassies and UN"
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Protesters in Democratic Republic of Congo burned U.S. and Belgian flags near Western embassies in Kinshasa, accusing the West of supporting Rwanda, which is allegedly backing the Tutsi-led M23 rebellion in eastern Congo. Despite increased security measures, demonstrators gathered at embassies and U.N. offices, expressing anger over insecurity in the region. Police dispersed the protesters with tear gas, and Congo's Vice Prime Minister assured ambassadors of security measures to protect their representations.
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