The humanitarian and protection situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a turn for the worse. Chronic fragility and persistent instability have been exacerbated by recent events. The situation has been further complicated by an escalation of armed conflicts in the North-Kivu and Sud-Kivu provinces.

Additionally, there has been an increase in violence between community-based armed groups in Ituri. Further details on the current situation are available from the Cluster Protection RDC annual report for 2025, which provides more information on the factors contributing to the deterioration of the humanitarian and protection situation in the area.