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A. SITUATION ANALYSIS
Description of the crisis
The Nyiragongo volcano, located in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, suddenly erupted on 22 May 2021, after nearly nineteen (19) years of lull. It last erupted on 17 February 2002.
Around 288,404 people were affected by the disaster in Nyiragongo territory, including 32 deaths. The earthquakes that followed the volcanic eruption caused cracks in buildings, roads, and other infrastructure, adding to the stress of an already traumatized population. Given the imminent danger to the population, 10 districts considered to be at high risk of eruption or seismic activity and home to around 400,000 people were ordered to evacuate on Thursday 27 May. Following this, the provincial authorities approved the gradual return of the inhabitants to Goma. This resulted in the return of displaced people to Goma from 8 June 2021.
The joint humanitarian response efforts carried out until 31 July 2022 by the National societies of DRC Red Cross and Rwanda Red Cross supported around 143,406 people through the different sectors (shelter, livelihoods and basic needs, health, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection, gender, and inclusion).