At least 10 000 people have fled to Rwanda and Uganda from the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting between the M23 rebels and the government's Armed FARDC aggravates the humanitarian crisis in the region.
People attempt to cross the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ugandan border with their belongings to seek refuge after clashes between the Congolese army and the M23, in Bunagana.Rwanda received at least 5 500 refugees while Uganda had about 5 300 since January this year.Civilians continue to pay the heavy and bloody price of conflict, says a UNHCR official.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Geneva, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh said since January, Rwanda and Uganda have seen an increase in refugees from the DRC. "For 2023, UNHCR is asking for US$232.6 million to assist internally displaced people and refugees in the DRC. As of today, the DRC operation is only 8% funded," said Saltmarsh.
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