Fatshimetrie: Humanitarian emergency in North Kivu, DRC in October 2024
The humanitarian crisis in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, has reached alarming proportions, with more than 7 million internally displaced people seeking assistance and protection. Faced with this critical situation, the Congolese Government has requested the intervention of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and called for the mobilization of the international community to address this unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
During a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, between the Congolese Deputy Prime Minister, Jacquemain Shabani, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, it was agreed that the involvement of UNHCR and international cooperation are essential to effectively respond to the needs of internally displaced people. Jacquemain Shabani stressed the importance of establishing an international mobilization for the management of this crisis and expressed the willingness of the Congolese government to work closely with the UNHCR to ensure the necessary protection and assistance to displaced persons.
In addition, Jacquemain Shabani also mentioned the need to organize a tripartite with neighboring countries to facilitate the return of refugees to their countries of origin. He stressed the importance of establishing a formal dialogue with the countries concerned by the presence of Congolese refugees on their territory, in particular the Central African Republic and Rwanda.
This humanitarian crisis in North Kivu highlights the need for rapid and coordinated action by the international community to respond to the urgent needs of internally displaced persons. It is crucial that concrete measures be taken to ensure the security, protection and humanitarian assistance of the most vulnerable people affected by this conflict.
In conclusion, the situation in North Kivu in the DRC calls for global solidarity and collective action to end the suffering of millions of internally displaced people. It is imperative that the Congolese authorities, UNHCR and the international community join forces to provide lasting solutions to this humanitarian crisis and allow displaced populations to regain their dignity and security.