DR Congo crisis: Thousands of displaced in Goma forced to flee again
11 February 2025
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Thousands of people who had been displaced from their homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma have been forced to flee again after a new eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.
The volcano erupted on Friday night, sending lava flowing towards the city. The eruption caused widespread panic, and thousands of people fled their homes.
The displaced people had been living in camps on the outskirts of Goma, but the new eruption has forced them to flee again.
“We don’t know where to go,” said one displaced person, who gave his name as Jean-Pierre. “We’ve lost everything.”
The displaced people are now living in temporary shelters, and aid agencies are providing them with food, water, and other basic supplies.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the eruption has displaced more than 100,000 people.
“This is a major humanitarian crisis,” said UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch. “We are calling on the international community to provide urgent assistance to the displaced people.”
The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo is the latest in a series of natural disasters that have hit the Democratic Republic of Congo in recent years. The country has also been hit by floods, landslides, and earthquakes.
The natural disasters have caused widespread suffering and displacement, and have made it difficult for the country to recover from years of conflict.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the poorest countries in the world, and it is struggling to cope with the multiple crises that it is facing. The international community needs to provide urgent assistance to the country, and help it to rebuild its infrastructure and economy.
DR Congo crisis: Thousands of displaced in Goma forced to flee again
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