Escalating Armed Conflict & Violence
Escalating Armed Conflict & Violence
Escalating Armed Conflict & Violence
Multiple armed groups, including the M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, and extremist groups like the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), continue to fuel violence, capturing key cities like Goma and Bukavu in eastern Congo.
Horrifying attacks such as the reported Kasanga massacre, where dozens of civilians were allegedly executed in a church, illustrate the grave humanitarian toll.
Displacement & Humanitarian Needs
Escalating Armed Conflict & Violence
Escalating Armed Conflict & Violence
Over 7 million people are internally displaced within the country, and numerous others have sought refuge outside its borders.
An additional 21–25 million people need humanitarian assistance, with more than 25 million facing acute food insecurity.
Food Crisis, Health Risks & Systemic Strain
Food Crisis, Health Risks & Systemic Strain
Food Crisis, Health Risks & Systemic Strain
Conflict has disrupted harvests and food distribution, dramatically escalating hunger, malnutrition, and food prices especially among displaced populations.
Health infrastructure is collapsing: clinics and aid operations are repeatedly attacked, and services like post-rape care remain critically underfunded.
Peace Talks & International Efforts
Food Crisis, Health Risks & Systemic Strain
Food Crisis, Health Risks & Systemic Strain
A U.S.-mediated peace deal was signed in June 2025 between DRC and Rwanda, but mistrust and rebel exclusion have limited its effectiveness.
The U.N. Security Council and U.S. have sanctioned armed groups, rebel-affiliated mining firms, and exporters tied to illicit mineral trades—part of wider efforts to cut the funding fueling conflict.