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Since the beginning of December 2025, the conflict in the eastern DRC escalated further, culminating in the takeover of Uvira by M23 mid-December. As a result of this violence, many people fled their homes in search of safety. An estimated 500,000 people became newly displaces in the days and weeks following the escalations. Most of them remained in South Kivu province, but a significant number of around 90,000 people fled across the border to Burundi. On both sides of the border, people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Refugees and internally displaced people often left without taking anything, and the camps or locations where they are arriving are not suitable for hosting this many people. There is a lack of food, health care services, sanitary services and safe shelter. People, and especially women and children are at risk of (sexual) violence, many children have been separated from their families and there is a high risk of disease outbreaks. Urgent humanitarian support is needed to address this crisis in both DRC and Burundi.
Type of response:
The Joint Response
The Joint Response covers areas in Uvira territory in the DRC, and Bujumbura and Buhumuza province in Burundi. Based on needs assessments, including those conducted by local partners and JR members, several priority sectors have been identified based on the most pressing and urgent needs.
The Joint Response is planning to reach 147,169 people during this response, primarily focusing on refugees and internally displaced persons on both sides of the Burundi/DRC border.
THE DUTCH RELIEF ALLIANCE
Save the Children
Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 131-k
2593 BM Den Haag
The Netherlands
Chair organisation: Plan International
E: office@dutchrelief.org