DR Congo
Over 230,000 Displaced in DRC Amid Escalating Violence
January 19, 2025
Over 230,000 Displaced in DRC Amid Escalating Violence
The United Nations reports that more than 230,000 people have been displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the start of 2025, marking one of the world’s most alarming humanitarian crises, Al Jazeera reported. The UN refugee agency,…
Save the Children warns of escalating crisis in eastern DRC
January 15, 2025
Save the Children warns of escalating crisis in eastern DRC
The Londond- based “Save the Children” organization has raised concerns about the impact of escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on children, with over 52,000 displaced out of a total of 100,000 affected people. The violence, driven…
Over 100,000 Displaced in Congo Amid Intensified Clashes Since Start of 2025
January 12, 2025
Over 100,000 Displaced in Congo Amid Intensified Clashes Since Start of 2025
The UN humanitarian coordinator for Congo, Bruno Lemarquis, reported that over 100,000 people have been displaced in Masisi territory since January 1, 2025, due to escalating clashes between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army, Anadolu Agency reported. This…
DR Congo Conflict Displaces Over 100,000 in a Week
January 9, 2025
DR Congo Conflict Displaces Over 100,000 in a Week
Recent fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced more than 100,000 people within a week, VOA reported citing the United Nations. Intense clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in Masisi Centre, North Kivu province, occurred from…
DR Congo Rebels Slay At Least 21 During Christmas Week
December 29, 2024
DR Congo Rebels Slay At Least 21 During Christmas Week
In a series of brutal attacks, IS-linked ADF rebels killed at least 21 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during Christmas week, VOA reported yesterday. The assaults occurred near Manguredjipa, a town known for its rich mineral resources.…
Nearly 40 Dead After Ferry Capsizes in DR Congo
December 23, 2024
Nearly 40 Dead After Ferry Capsizes in DR Congo
At least 38 people have died and over 100 are missing following the capsizing of a ferry in the Busira River in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The incident occurred late on Friday while the…
HRW Reports Civilian Atrocities in Eastern DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict
September 29, 2024
HRW Reports Civilian Atrocities in Eastern DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on September 28, detailing civilian atrocities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid military confrontations involving Rwandan forces and the M23 rebel group, Jurist News revealed. The M23, a Tutsi-led…
DRC Releases 1,685 Ailing Prisoners Amid Overcrowding Crisis
September 25, 2024
DRC Releases 1,685 Ailing Prisoners Amid Overcrowding Crisis
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday released 1,685 mostly ill inmates from Makala Central Prison as part of efforts to address severe overcrowding, Jurist News reported. Justice Minister Constant Mutamba announced the release, highlighting that these prisoners…
Suspects linked to IS kill 20 people in northeast DR Congo
September 14, 2024
Suspects linked to IS kill 20 people in northeast DR Congo
Suspected members of the IS-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have killed 20 civilians in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, local sources reported on Thursday. The attack occurred on Tuesday in Babila Babombi, a village in the Mambasa region,…
Over 100 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Democratic Republic of Congo
August 22, 2024
Over 100 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 100 people are missing following a tragic boat capsizing in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a vessel, carrying approximately 300 passengers, sank in the Lukenie River…