Washington, Jan. 26 -- Renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has triggered a sharp and urgent escalation in displacement. Thousands are fleeing toward Goma, already overwhelmed with displaced families, while others head toward Bukavu through neighboring localities of Kalongu, Makele, and Kinyenzire. Renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has triggered a sharp and urgent escalation in displacement. Thousands are fleeing toward Goma, already overwhelmed with displaced families, while others head toward Bukavu through neighboring localities of Kalongu, Makele, and Kinyenzire.

Displacement has nearly tripled since August 2023, with over 1.6 million people-75% of them women an...