from JEAN KASSONGO in Kinshasa, DRCDRC BureauKINSHASA, (CAJ News) – THE Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed concern about the new escalation of violence in the province of North Kivu. The humanitarian consequences of the recent intensification of violence are denounced as alarming. Around 8 000 internally displaced people have now sought shelter near Mweso hospital. This raises the risk of a new tragedy if the fighting intensifies near this vital installation. The recent escalation of violence is a reminder of the suffering endured for years by civilian populations affected by the conflict in North Kivu.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 02, 2024 10:15 UTC