DR Congo: Shortage of humanitarian routes threatens aid operation, top UN official warns
2025-02-13 12:00
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – A top UN official has warned that a shortage of humanitarian routes is threatening aid operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the DRC, David McLachlan-Karr said that the lack of access is making it difficult to reach people in need, particularly in the eastern part of the country.
“We are facing a serious shortage of humanitarian routes in the DRC,” McLachlan-Karr said. “This is making it very difficult for us to reach people in need, especially in the eastern part of the country, where the conflict is ongoing.”
The DRC is one of the most conflict-affected countries in the world. Decades of war and instability have left millions of people displaced and in need of humanitarian assistance. The eastern part of the country is particularly volatile, with armed groups vying for control of the region’s mineral resources.
The shortage of humanitarian routes is due to a number of factors, including insecurity, bureaucratic obstacles, and lack of funding. McLachlan-Karr said that the UN is working with the government and other partners to improve access to humanitarian assistance.
“We are working with the government and other partners to improve access to humanitarian assistance,” McLachlan-Karr said. “We are also calling on donors to provide more funding for humanitarian operations in the DRC.”
The UN is appealing for $1.7 billion to meet the humanitarian needs of the DRC in 2025. The funding will be used to provide food, water, shelter, and other essential services to people in need.
The shortage of humanitarian routes is a serious threat to the lives of millions of people in the DRC. The UN and other humanitarian organizations are working to improve access to assistance, but more funding is needed to ensure that everyone in need receives the help they need.
DR Congo: Shortage of humanitarian routes threatens aid operation, top UN official warns
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