The resumed fighting in the eastern DRC has resulted in over 290,000 people displaced in Lubero territory. MSF is intervening to provide medical assistance and basic supplies, addressing the urgent needs of the displaced population. Local host families are struggling due to rising costs and limited resources, while the situation remains dire as violence escalates.
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the resurgence of hostilities between the Congolese armed forces and M23 has led to significant human displacement. More than 290,000 individuals have been uprooted in Lubero territory this year alone, with many fleeing combat zones and enduring dire conditions. Humanitarian aid groups such as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are actively responding to support both the displaced and local health structures in this crisis.
The ongoing conflicts in eastern DRC, particularly in the Lubero region of North Kivu province, have intensified since December 2024, prompting urgent humanitarian needs due to repeated waves of displacement. Displaced individuals face harsh living conditions, including food shortages and inadequate shelter. Local communities have shown solidarity, yet they too are struggling with rising prices and disrupted supply lines, compounding the challenges faced by both displaced persons and host families.
The situation in Lubero is critical, with rising violence leading to increased displacement and heightened humanitarian needs. MSF is stepping up its interventions by providing healthcare and essential supplies to affected populations. However, the ongoing conflict and precarious living conditions continue to pose significant challenges to the wellbeing of both displaced individuals and local communities.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
