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Dozens of civilians have been killed so far this month in intercommunal clashes over land in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a UN humanitarian agency announced.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that aid workers are assisting those affected by the violent clashes in the northeastern province of Tshopo.
Since February 2023, the conflicts have resulted in the deaths of 740 civilians and the displacement of 75,000 individuals in Kisangani, the provincial capital of Tshopo, as reported by UN OCHA.
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An assessment team led by UN OCHA identified food, shelter, and healthcare as the top priorities for displaced individuals. They urged all parties to collaborate in halting violence, safeguarding civilians, and seeking a lasting resolution to the conflict in the nation.
Source:East African News
