From One Congo to Another, December 2011

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Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFI

Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo have historically fled from Kinshasa to Brazzaville, in the Republic of Congo, during times of conflict.
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Fears that violence would break out during the recent elections prompted people to seek safety in the neighbouring country.
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Goods were loaded ...
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... and expatriate workers prepared to leave ...
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... Wary travellers waited on the ferry to depart ...
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... Under the watchful eye of a policeman at Kinshasa port.

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