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congo kin    Congo - Kinshasa   

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Kinshasa, DR Congo, the DROC, the DRC, or simply either Congo or the Congo, and formerly Zaire, is a country in Central Africa. It is, by area, the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa, the second-largest in all of Africa, and the 11th-largest in the world. Wikipedia

Capital: Kinshasa

Dialing code: +243

President: Felix Tshisekedi

Population: 86.79 million (2019) World Bank

Currency: Congolese franc

Official language: French

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Local reports have revealed a dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Faradje area, located in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since September 9th, over 15,000 individuals have been compelled to flee their homes, seeking refuge in safer neighboring localities. The cause of this mass displacement has been attributed to violent clashes between the South Sudanese army and a non-state armed group in a South Sudanese village bordering the Faradje territory.

According to multiple sources, the conflict in South Sudan spilled over into Congolese territory, escalating tensions and prompting the flight of local populations. Despite the deployment of Congolese military forces in the area and a relative lull in hostilities, the displaced individuals have yet to return to their homes, raising concerns about the ongoing security and humanitarian situation.

This alarming situation underscores the volatile nature of conflicts in the border regions of the DRC and the potential for violence to reverberate across national boundaries, causing significant displacement and hardship for local communities. Humanitarian organizations are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to provide assistance to those affected, but the need for a lasting solution to the conflict remains paramount to ensure the safety and well-being of the region's inhabitants.

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Humanitarian Impact
  15,000
      Affected Persons
                ↳ Updated: 17-Sep-23
  15,000
        Displaced Persons

OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises.

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