The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bruno Lemarquis, expressed deep concern over the recent surge in violence in North Kivu province. Parties to the conflict are reminded of their duty to protect civilians, who should never be targeted by the hostilities, and their right to safely access humanitarian assistance. Despite growing access constraints, humanitarian partners remain committed to providing the necessary aid and support to affected communities. “Support for ongoing political processes is essential to achieve lasting peace and stability in eastern DRC, where populations have endured decades of hardship and rightly aspire to live safely,” reminded Bruno Lemarquis. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA).

Source: The North Africa Journal January 29, 2024 22:27 UTC