Democratic Republic of Congo: New wave of violence in Ituri puts civilians at further risk

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has witnessed a renewed spike in atrocities in Ituri province, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where our medical teams are providing care for civilians with horrific injuries. In a new report, “Risking Their Lives to Survive,” MSF underscores the extreme needs of many communities endangered by recent attacks, […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF adjusts emergency response amid mass departures from displacement camps near Goma

Following fighting and evacuation orders from the Mouvement du 23 Mars/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) group, hundreds of thousands of people have left displacement camps around Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In response, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has adapted our approach by sending mobile teams to support people who are, once again, on […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: People trapped in a climate of uncertainty, amidst clashes

In February, the security situation around the city of Uvira, in South Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo, rapidly deteriorated, reaching a critical point on Feb. 15. Residents describe scenes of pillaging by looters, increased violence, and clashes within the city between the Congolese army and Wazalendo fighters. Medical facilities have not been spared […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Statement following the passing of our colleague

It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He died today from the gunshot wound he suffered while at the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) base in Masisi town, North Kivu, during clashes between the […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF staff member critically injured in Masisi town

A Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff has been critically injured after shots hit the MSF base in Masisi town, in Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, on the morning of Feb. 20. A child who had sought refuge with his family in the MSF compound was also wounded by gunfire. MSF strongly […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Injured seek treatment from MSF-supported hospitals

Marcus Bachmann, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) head of programs for South Kivu province, explains the situation in this part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the conflict evolves.  What is the current situation in South Kivu?  While the hotspot of the conflict between M23/AFC, the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and their respective […]

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GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF calls for dignified, voluntary movement for people displaced

Hundreds of thousands of displaced people sheltering in camps in and around the city of Goma, in Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, have been severely impacted by extreme violence over the past three weeks, and many are now leaving the camps, according to teams from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). As departures […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: In Goma, a chaotic situation, many people war-wounded 

This week, the fighting between M23, the Congolese army and their respective allies reached the city centre of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have reoriented part of their activities to respond to emergency needs, such as caring for people who are wounded. Virginie Napolitano, MSF emergency coordinator […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF appeals for humanitarian access in Goma as casualties seek medical care

An influx of wounded people is arriving at Kyeshero hospital in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in the hospital are treating people through the armed clashes and insecurity that have hit the city in recent days. We have been affected by several incidents since the beginning of […]

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Three questions on intensification of armed conflict in North and South Kivu

In recent weeks, the armed conflict between the M23/AFC and the Congolese army, backed by their allies, has flared up again in the province of North Kivu and spread to the neighbouring province of South Kivu. Emmanuel Lampaert, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) representative in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), provides an update on […]

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