### Flux of displaced to Bwito: an alarming humanitarian situation
On May 23, 2025, the deputy chief of mission of doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Goma, Matilde Gueho, sounded the alarm concerning the situation of the displaced war in the Bwito chiefdom, North Kivu. For three weeks, nearly 900 families have fled their homes by learning the fighting between the Wazalendo forces and the M23/AFC rebels. In an already fragile context, this new wave of travel raises important questions about the stability of the region and the ability of caregivers to meet growing humanitarian needs.
### A critical situation
According to the information reported by MSF, around 500 households have found refuge in schools, churches and other temporary sites, while around 4,000 people are hosted by host families. This massive flow of displaced people leads to exceptional pressure on local resources, exacerbates tensions between residents and new arrivals, and compromises the living conditions of all.
Overcrowding in Bambo, where many resident families welcome displaced, aggravates the living conditions. The health facilities are insufficient and households are found without access to essential resources such as drinking water, food or hygiene means. A situation that Matilde Gueho described as a concern. MSF teams on the ground report that many families are forced to spend the night outside, without protection against harmful or bad weather.
### Persistent insecurity
The security situation in the region remains volatile, with reports of sporadic fighting and fatal incidents, a direct consequence of tensions between armed groups. These clashes prevent access to agricultural fields, thus depriving the local population and the displaced of stable food sources. Local testimonies evoke precipitated departures, certain villages having received evacuation orders, which underlines the extent of the security crisis.
The fire of houses and the loss of human life, as reported on May 22, are additional tragedies which testify to the direct consequences of this conflict. These events remind observers the importance of resolving armed conflicts to prevent such humanitarian crises.
### A call for solidarity
Faced with this situation, it becomes imperative to envisage short and long -term solutions. Humanitarian organizations, while being presented as emergency aid, must also publicize the need for political action to stabilize the region. Logistical support for displaced, such as access to drinking water and medical care, becomes crucial; However, it is only by approaching the root of conflicts that lasting changes can be considered.
This raises profound questions about governance, the protection of civilians and long -term responsibility for the various actors, whether local or international. How can local and national leaders work together to establish lasting peace? What policies can be implemented to improve the living conditions of the displaced, but also from the inhabitants who are already suffering from a precarious life?
### In conclusion
The situation in Bwito is emblematic of the challenges that the North Kivu region faces, combining humanitarian crises and armed conflicts. It calls not only an immediate humanitarian response but also a serious reflection on the measures to be taken to prevent such crises from becoming recurrent. The path to sustainable conflict resolution and effective humanitarian aid requires close cooperation between local actors, humanitarian organizations and the international community. By this cooperation, it is possible to hope for a significant improvement in the daily life of affected populations.