DR Congo Crisis

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Global Conflict Tracker

Since 1996, conflict in eastern DRC has led to approximately six million deaths. The First Congo War (1996–1997) began in the wake of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo situation - UNHCR Global Focus

The emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the most complex humanitarian crises in the world. Decades of clashes between armed ...

Human rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Persistent large-scale attacks against civilians by armed groups and the Congolese security forces fuelled the humanitarian crisis in which nearly 7 million ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis, explained

The DRC is the country with the most displaced people, with nearly 5.5 million people away from home. Crisis is not new in this country, but the nature of its ...

What's happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? | NRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) is home to the second largest internal displacement crisis in Africa.

Why is the Democratic Republic of Congo wracked by conflict?

As of April 2024, 7.3 million people have been internally displaced by conflict, making it one of the largest displacement crises in the world.

Crisis in the DRC: What you need to know and how to help

Intense conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has displaced millions and is driving humanitarian needs across the country while regional tensions ...

The Congo, Decolonization, and the Cold War, 1960–1965

On July 5, Congolese soldiers in the Force Publique mutinied against their white Belgian commanders at the Thysville military base, seeking higher pay as well ...

The Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) presents the following backgrounder on the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Britannica

The triggering events behind the “Congo crisis” were the mutiny of the army (the Force Publique) near Léopoldville on July 5 and the subsequent intervention of ...

Conflict in DR Congo: What's happening & how to help

A resurgence of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worsening the already-dire humanitarian emergency in the country.

Democratic Republic of Congo | International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Congo crisis briefing ... The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), located in Central Africa, has spent decades in the grip of violent conflict and economic unrest ...

Democratic Republic of Congo | Crisis Group

The political landscape remains deeply divided, and in the east, both Ituri and North Kivu provinces are rocked by instability.

A guide to the decades-long conflict in DR Congo | News - Al Jazeera

Heavy fighting between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group in the country's troubled North Kivu province has forced ...

Congo Crisis - Wikipedia

The Congo Crisis (French: Crise congolaise) was a period of political upheaval and conflict between 1960 and 1965 in the Republic of the Congo The crisis ...

Democratic Republic of Congo Overview - World Bank

A long history of conflict, political upheaval and instability, and authoritarian rule have led to a grave, ongoing humanitarian crisis. In addition, there has ...

DR Congo Crisis - DRC Humanitarian Crisis Facts | Mercy Corps

The country is currently experiencing the largest displacement crisis in Africa. Many of its people have not seen peace in more than 20 years.

Timeline: Democratic Republic of Congo's crisis at a glance

Here is our at-a-glance guide to over 500 years of DRC history and conflict. 1500-1800: 5 million lost 5 million slaves are captured from what is now the DRC ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Attacks by armed groups and recurring inter-communal violence have threatened populations in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC ...

The Democratic Republic Of Congo Is In Crisis: Why Is No One ...

The current situation in the DRC is catastrophic. The country is facing a tense political situation that is holding up the creation of a new government.