The Congolese army has announced the recapture of several towns in eastern Congo’s North Kivu and South Kivu provinces from armed rebel groups.
However, fighting continues to intensify in the region, creating a volatile and dangerous situation for civilians.
The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by decades of conflict involving numerous armed groups vying for control of the mineral-rich region.
This ongoing violence has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with over 7 million people displaced, including 100,000 who have been forced to flee their homes this year alone.
Among the towns recaptured by the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) is Ngungu, a strategically important town near the provincial capital of Goma.
However, other areas, including the Masisi Center, remain under the control of rebel groups.
Despite these gains, the security situation remains precarious.
Residents in recaptured areas express concerns about their safety, with reports of ongoing violence and limited access to essential services.
The M23 rebel group, accused of receiving support from neighboring Rwanda (a claim Rwanda denies), remains a significant threat in the region.
The humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo continues to deepen, with limited access to aid for many displaced populations and an urgent need for increased humanitarian assistance.