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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemned the looting of its warehouses in Bukavu, South Kivu, amid escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday. The theft of 7,000 tonnes of humanitarian food supplies intended for vulnerable communities has intensified concerns over the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. The looting follows continued territorial gains by the M23 rebel group, which seized control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, at the end of January.
In its statement, the WFP decried the pillage, emphasizing that the stolen food supplies were critical for families facing acute food insecurity. As violence spreads and humanitarian access becomes increasingly constrained, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to resuming aid operations once safety conditions allow.
The situation has further deteriorated with ongoing clashes between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and M23 fighters, allegedly backed by Rwanda, leading to mass displacement. According to UN reports, since January 26, over 500,000 people have been displaced, adding to the 6.4 million already internally displaced due to protracted conflict. The humanitarian impact extends beyond food insecurity, with UNICEF reporting that more than 2,500 schools have closed, depriving nearly 800,000 children of education.
The crisis raises significant concerns regarding violations of international humanitarian law (IHL). The UN agency has urged all parties to uphold their obligations under IHL, particularly the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers. The UN previously stressed the impact of the conflict on its aid mission in the country, as it is reducing humanitarian aid routes. Additionally, the UN condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, which could amount to war crimes under international law.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the African Union Summit, stressed the urgent need for diplomatic intervention. He called for African-led peace initiatives and reiterated that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected. Meanwhile, MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC, continues to provide support, though it acknowledges the limitations of peacekeeping forces in the absence of a political resolution.
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In its statement, the WFP decried the pillage, emphasizing that the stolen food supplies were critical for families facing acute food insecurity. As violence spreads and humanitarian access becomes increasingly constrained, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to resuming aid operations once safety conditions allow.
The situation has further deteriorated with ongoing clashes between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and M23 fighters, allegedly backed by Rwanda, leading to mass displacement. According to UN reports, since January 26, over 500,000 people have been displaced, adding to the 6.4 million already internally displaced due to protracted conflict. The humanitarian impact extends beyond food insecurity, with UNICEF reporting that more than 2,500 schools have closed, depriving nearly 800,000 children of education.
The crisis raises significant concerns regarding violations of international humanitarian law (IHL). The UN agency has urged all parties to uphold their obligations under IHL, particularly the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers. The UN previously stressed the impact of the conflict on its aid mission in the country, as it is reducing humanitarian aid routes. Additionally, the UN condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, which could amount to war crimes under international law.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the African Union Summit, stressed the urgent need for diplomatic intervention. He called for African-led peace initiatives and reiterated that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected. Meanwhile, MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC, continues to provide support, though it acknowledges the limitations of peacekeeping forces in the absence of a political resolution.
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