(MENAFN- The Conversation) In early 2025, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group seized control of Goma and then Bukavu, two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

What’s happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo? People in the eastern ... people in North and South Kivu in eastern DRC with food, clean water, sanitation, cash assistance as well as hygiene ...

The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant ... Given the insecurity, pregnant women cannot reach health facilities for safe delivery.

Women and girls are also more likely to be victims of early or forced marriage. The conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has caused mass displacement, with over 3.3 million ...

Geneva — The United Nations on Friday voiced alarm at rampant violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the M23 ... verifying reports that 52 women were raped by Congolese troops ...

Newly Appointed Rebel Authorities in Eastern Congo Bury Blast Victims BUKAVU (Reuters) - Twelve victims of a deadly blast at a rally last week in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were laid ...

Nearly half are civilians, including many women and children. From Goma to Beni and Bukavu ... over 1300 individuals injured by weaponry have been treated at the hospital. For many in eastern DRC, ...

M23 rebels stand with theirs weapons in Kibumba, in the eastern of Democratic Republic of Congo in this file photo ... shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights ...

In early 2025, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group seized control of Goma and then Bukavu, two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). M23's advance and control in ...

In early 2025, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group seized control of Goma and then Bukavu, two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC ... but displaced women are also ...