Congo displacement reaches 'devastating level' as violence escalates, aid groups warn
Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo causes mass displacement and humanitarian crisis.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Nearly a million people have been displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to increased violence, with the conflict escalating in the east of the country. The United Nations has warned of a dire humanitarian situation, as armed rebel groups have been advancing towards the capital of North Kivu province. Thousands of civilians have been wounded and forced to flee, seeking refuge in overcrowded hospitals and neighboring areas. Humanitarian agencies are alarmed by the situation, which has led to a surge in displacement and a hunger crisis affecting a quarter of the population. The United States has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, urging regional cooperation to address the longstanding crisis.