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Two ethnic groups, the Nounous and the Tekés, living in the DRC Mai-Ndombe province, have been fighting over land for years. On Sunday 09 February 2025, a Nounou traditional chief was assassinated by the Tekés, triggering a conflict that led to killings and forced the population to move to Congo-Brazzaville. These people have taken refuge in the districts and villages of Ngabé, Mpouya, Gamboma, Bouémba, Mossaka and Makotimpoko, which are in the North Pool department, a basin and plateau bordering the DRC.
On February 11, 2025, there were 8,779 displaced persons from the DRC, and as of February 14, 2025, the number of displaced persons had risen to 18,296, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. On this same date, the Ministry of Social Affairs, Solidarity and Humanitarian Action of the Republic of Congo requested the support of the Congolese government's partners, to respond to the massive population movements in the DRC.
A total of 3,049 households were received by the Congolese government and accommodated in reception centers, schools, churches, some with host families.