'Unprecedented' Humanitarian Crisis in Congo as Conflict Rages.

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to ongoing conflict in the country's eastern provinces. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo has reported that nearly a quarter of the country's population is facing food insecurity, and the number of displaced people has risen to 7.1 million. Humanitarian agencies are struggling with a lack of funds, particularly in the trading hub of Goma, where over 630,000 people have fled due to an offensive by the M23 rebel group. The conflict is fueled by disputes over land, resources, and ethnic and political representation, with multiple armed groups involved. [Extracted from the article]