[1] The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourages people to travel to the northern and eastern parts of the Congo.

Vidar Helgesen, the Norwegian Secretary of State said: "In spite of some hopeful signs in the peace process and the establishment of a transitional government in the capital, Kinshasa, the humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the country is precarious.

She agreed to send troops to supply manpower to the United Nations peace-keeping forces during the Kivu conflict.

[11] In 2009, Norwegian nationals Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland were arrested and charged in the killing of their hired driver, attempted murder of a witness, espionage, armed robbery and the possession of illegal firearms.

According to Bloomberg.com "Norway also object[ed] to the espionage conviction and the inclusion of the country in the fine, Stoere [sic] said.