Kuwait city: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait has expressed solidarity and sympathy with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the tragic sinking of two boats, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries, and missing persons.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the ministry issued a statement extending Kuwait's deepest condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as to the families of the victims. The ministry also wished for a speedy recovery for the injured and the safe return of those missing.
In recent days, at least 193 people have lost their lives in two boat accidents in Congo. The most recent tragedy occurred on Thursday, when a boat carrying nearly 500 passengers caught fire and capsized on the Congo River in the Lukolela territory of Equateur Province, according to local authorities.