Congo-Kinshasa: Almost 80,000 Flee DR Congo Amid Fighting, Sexual Violence
- Nearly 80,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to armed conflict, with around 61,000 arriving in Burundi since January, according to UNHCR spokesperson Patrick Eba.
- In February, 895 cases of rape were reported, averaging more than 60 a day, highlighting rampant sexual violence in the region, according to a UNHCR official.
- Humanitarian access has been severely impacted due to continued clashes, obstructing aid for many vulnerable individuals, according to U.N. Officials.
- UNHCR emphasizes the need for refugee protection for Congolese fleeing conflict areas under international and regional legal frameworks, as noted by Patrick Eba.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Almost 80,000 Flee DR Congo Amid Fighting, Sexual Violence
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), insecurity and horrific sexual violence have left tens of thousands fleeing across borders with no sign of the exodus stopping, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.
Almost 80,000 flee DR Congo amid fighting, sexual violence: UNHCR
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), insecurity and horrific sexual violence have left tens of thousands fleeing across borders with no sign of the exodus stopping, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.
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