Escalating Violence in DR Congo Sparks Mass Displacement
TL;DR
Aid organizations have raised concerns over the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in North Kivu province, where clashes between M23 rebels and pro-government forces have intensified, leading to civilian casualties, massive displacement, and heightened vulnerability for those forced to flee. The renewed fighting has displaced at least 150,000 people, more than half of them children, since February 2, with reports of lost children and a large influx of war wounded. The situation requires urgent action to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access in a region that has been plagued by violence for nearly 30 years.
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- Aid groups sound alarm over escalating DR Congo violence Al Jazeera English
- Thousands sheltering in hospital as fighting escalates in Democratic Republic of Congo CNN
- DRC: Thousands flee homes as fighting intensifies in Goma Africanews English
- Residents flee as they fear Congo rebel group will again seize key eastern city of Goma PBS NewsHour
- DRC WAR: M23 Rebels Defeated in Bloody Battle for Sake chimpreports.com
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