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 by M23 rebels seizing control of Masisi town, displaced over 100,000 people between January 1 and 3, 2025, according to the United Nations.
In Minova, where the organization is providing education support for displaced children, explosions and intense fighting near Rubaya, a mining hub, have disrupted humanitarian efforts. The conflict has also blocked access for first aid workers in North Kivu province.
Save the Children highlighted a worsening hunger crisis, with 7 million people affected, including 3.5 million children. Greg Ramn, the group’s Country Director for the DRC, described the situation as dire, warning of acute food insecurity and calling for immediate action to protect civilians.
