The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has steadily deteriorated in recent years. The Forum of International NGOs in the DRC has just warned of the serious humanitarian crisis prevailing in the east of the country. A crisis that has resulted in the displacement of more than 6.3 million people, the highest number in Africa.
International NGOs with humanitarian programs in the DRC have warned of the sharp deterioration in the situation in the east of the country. Violence and armed conflicts in this region of the country have claimed the lives of 2,750 civilians since the beginning of the year.
The INGO Forum also calls for the participation of the Congolese authorities to prevent incidents and respect International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian principles.
Despite the difficulties on the ground, international organizations are stepping up humanitarian operations and preparing to step up their commitment to meet the growing needs of the population.
It is urgent that the Congolese authorities act to change the situation in the region and promote the conditions for a return to peace. This humanitarian crisis is an urgent call for international solidarity to provide humanitarian aid to these millions of men and women deprived of all