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Conflict in DR Congo Displaces Over 100,000 People in Just a Week

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Conflict in DR Congo Displaces Over 100,000 People in Just a Week

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  • Recent **fighting in eastern DR Congo** has led to the displacement of over **100,000 individuals** in just a week, as reported by the **U.N. humanitarian affairs office**.
  • On **January 1-3, 2025**, intense clashes occurred in **Masisi**, where M23 rebels seized control of the **key town**, displacing an estimated **102,000 people**.
  • The **Rwandan foreign ministry** noted that areas taken by M23 were previously held by Hutu militias linked to the **1994 Rwandan genocide**.
  • After a brief return to calm by **January 5**, some displaced families began to return, though **humanitarian groups warn** the situation remains dire for those still displaced.
  • This ongoing **conflict** reflects over **30 years of violence** in eastern DRC, exacerbated by the involvement of foreign armed groups like M23.

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