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UN Warns of Rising Violence and Displacement in DR Congo

The United Nations has raised the alarm over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, warning that civilians in Ituri Province face growing danger and displacement.

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said humanitarian agencies are "deeply concerned by the impact of continued violence on civilians". Clashes between armed groups in March have killed at least 21 people and forced many to flee, with nearly 136,000 people now sheltering in displacement sites.

In Goma, a drone strike carried out by the DR Congo army targeted a neighbourhood controlled by the AFC/M23 rebels, killing three people. The attack comes as the UN mission in DR Congo took over ceasefire monitoring between the warring parties.

The conflict continues to put women, girls, and children at extreme risk of violence, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Despite the urgent needs, aid workers are struggling to reach affected communities, with insecurity hampering humanitarian access across the region.

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Jospin Benekire/UNICEF

Eastern DR Congo has seen repeated waves of violence and displacement. Families sheltering at an IDP camp in Ituri province in September 2025.

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