DR Congo: DRC Bombing Shows Urgent Need to Protect Civilians: PHR

ReliefWeb: Updates by Country 04.05.2024 02:51 Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: Physicians for Human Rights The in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo today shows the urgent need for international and national action to protect civilians during the escalating conflict, Physicians for Human Rights said today. “Today’s bombing of internally displaced persons camps has once again has put Congolese civilians in the crossfire,” said , PHR executive director. “All belligerents must respect the protection of civilian sites, including IDP camps, under international humanitarian law. It is unacceptable that people who have already fled for their lives are now being attacked in what should be a refuge.” At least nine people were killed in the attacks, according to . Goma hosts at least 500,000 displaced people, according to the . said on X that it had to halt distributions and medical consultations following the attacks. “Our partners who work in the IDP camps in the Mugunga area have reported scenes of carnage,” said Zarifi. “Humanitarian aid workers must be safe to save lives and do their jobs. National and international policymakers must work to protect DRC civilians during this mounting crisis.” , including in the Bulengo IDP camp and in other parts of North Kivu, for 12 years to support survivors of sexual violence and train medical, law enforcement, and justice professionals to collect and document forensic evidence to combat impunity for these violations. Physicians for Human Rights is a New York-based advocacy organization that uses science and medicine to prevent mass atrocities and severe human rights violations. . Media Contact Kevin Short Deputy Director, Media & Communicationsmedia@phr.org 1.917.679.0110

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