Today’s news takes us to the Kwamouth region, in Mai-Ndombe province, where a growing number of displaced people have found refuge in the neighboring territory of Bagata, in Kwilu province. According to the Kwilu provincial Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, the number of displaced people increased from 5,120 to 10,600 in just a few days. Among these displaced people are pregnant women and unaccompanied children, who face precarious living conditions.
These people fled the abuses of the Mobondo militia in their villages in Kwamouth and now find themselves in difficult situations, without any assistance. Many spend their nights under the stars, while some have found refuge in schools, churches or abandoned houses. The Kwilu Provincial Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has launched an appeal for help to the government, partners and anyone of good will to help these people in distress.
The Chief of Staff of the Kwilu Provincial Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Jérémie Bikiele, declared: “We continue to register displaced people who come from the territory of Kwamouth and pass through different villages in the territory of Bagata. To date, we are already at 10,688 displaced people, including 4,888 children, 3,346 women, including 36 pregnant women, 2,462 men and 6 unaccompanied children. They are hosted in the villages of the Wamba sector such as Misay, Facila, Fambondo, Kibay, Kingangu, Mbukaka , Kisibu and other villages.
He also underlined that more than 500 displaced households are still housed in the Malebo site, in the town of Bandundu, without benefiting from adequate support. This situation highlights the urgency of humanitarian intervention to relieve these vulnerable people and help them rebuild their lives.
It is important to remember that the situation of displaced people is a recurring problem in many regions of the world, often resulting from conflicts, violence or natural disasters. It is essential that governments, international partners and civil society work together to find lasting solutions and deliver effective humanitarian assistance to those who need it most.