KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace in the East of the DRC, the situation has worsened with continued armed conflict and severe violations of protection.
The Protection Cluster reports indicate that the provinces of Ituri, Nord — Kivu, and Sud-Kivu are the most affected, with recurrent cases of murder, abduction, sexual violence, arbitrary arrests, extortion, looting, and forced labor.
The security deterioration has led to new displacements of the population and limited access to essential services and humanitarian assistance.
The Ebola epidemic in several health zones in Ituri, Nord — Kivu, and Sud-Kivu has further exacerbated the risks of protection and complicated the response efforts.
In Tanganyika, Mai — Ndombe, Kwango, and Kwilu, the activities of armed groups, community tensions, and local conflicts continue to expose populations to significant risks of protection.
The situation in the DRC at the start of 2025 was described as a humanitarian crisis without precedent since the last Congo war.
The challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in providing assistance are significant, with the presence of various armed groups making it difficult to access affected populations and deliver aid.
The complex security situation often leads to restrictions on the movement of humanitarian workers, further complicating the delivery of assistance. Despite the ongoing conflicts and displacement, the international community must continue to support efforts to resolve the conflict and provide humanitarian assistance to those in need. Only through a coordinated and sustained response can the crisis in the DRC be addressed effectively.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: Protection Cluster
