DR Congo crisis: Thousands flee clashes in South Kivu
Published on 2025-02-07 12:00
Thousands of people have fled their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province after clashes between government forces and rebel groups.
The fighting began on Sunday, February 5, when rebels attacked a military base in the town of Minembwe. The base was eventually recaptured by government forces, but not before the rebels had killed at least 10 soldiers and wounded dozens more.
The fighting has since spread to other parts of South Kivu, with reports of clashes in the towns of Uvira, Fizi, and Baraka. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and many are now living in makeshift camps.
The United Nations has expressed concern about the escalating violence in South Kivu. The UN’s humanitarian coordinator in the DRC, David McLachlan-Karr, said that the fighting is having a “devastating impact” on civilians.
“We are seeing people being killed, injured, and displaced,” McLachlan-Karr said. “We are also seeing reports of sexual violence and other human rights abuses.”
The UN has called on all parties to the conflict to cease fighting and allow humanitarian organizations to provide assistance to those in need.
Background
South Kivu is one of the most volatile provinces in the DRC. The province has been plagued by conflict for decades, and is home to a number of armed groups.
The current fighting is the latest in a series of clashes between government forces and rebel groups in South Kivu. In 2021, there were at least 1,000 deaths related to conflict in the province.
Impact
The fighting in South Kivu is having a devastating impact on civilians. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and many are now living in makeshift camps.
The fighting is also disrupting essential services, such as healthcare and education. Schools have been closed, and many health centers have been destroyed.
The UN has called on all parties to the conflict to cease fighting and allow humanitarian organizations to provide assistance to those in need.
DR Congo crisis: Thousands flee clashes in South Kivu
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