New UN data also shows the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains dire.
Breakdown
- Over 3 million displaced people have returned home in the DRC, according to the UN.
- The number of internally displaced people has dropped from 6.9 million to 5.9 million. 14s
- Some returns were due to the dismantling of camps in North Kivu, not improved conditions. 26s
- The DRC is facing ongoing outbreaks of cholera, measles, and mpox, with 27 million people food insecure. 36s
- A ceasefire was signed between the government and M23 rebels, but recent attacks threaten peace. 47s