In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a Persistent Humanitarian Crisis Has Led to a Significant Increase in Internal Displacement.
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As of January 2026, over 300,000 new displacements have been reported, bringing the total number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to approximately 5. 61 million.
The majority of these displacements, 76%, are attributed to armed attacks and confrontations.
The provinces of South Kivu (44%), Nord-Kivu (32%), and Tanganyika (14%) have seen the highest number of internal displacements during the year. Conversely, 87% of returns during this period have been recorded in South Kivu (67%) and Nord-Kivu (20%).
