The United Nations migration agency has reported that approximately 7 million people remain internally displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) released an internal displacement overview, revealing that 6.9 million individuals were displaced between June and August.
This report provides an updated overview of the complex internal displacement situation in the DRC.
According to IOM, armed conflict and insecurity are the primary drivers of displacement in the eastern provinces.
The report indicates that 87% of internally displaced persons (IDPs) were affected by conflict.
In contrast, 13% of IDPs were displaced due to natural disasters across the nation.
Several provinces have reported significant IDP numbers, including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tanganyika.
Other affected provinces include Tshopo, Haut-Lomami, Maniema, Kinshasa, and Mai-Ndombe.
The eastern DRC has seen ongoing conflict, with numerous rebel groups operating in the region.
Recent clashes between Congolese armed forces and M23 rebels have intensified the situation.
Since 1996, an estimated 6 million people have lost their lives in various conflicts in the DRC.
The UN continues to emphasize the need for international support and intervention in addressing this crisis.
Efforts to assist the displaced populations are crucial as the conflict persists in the region.
