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HIGHLIGHTS
- While peace proposals have been tabled through ongoing mediation efforts, clashes between state and non-state armed groups persist across several territories in North and South Kivu, continuing to drive displacement and cause loss of life.
- Human Rights Watch released a report documenting the alleged summary execution of civilians in the Kasika neighborhood of Goma between 22 and 23 February 2025.
- UNHCR and partners continue to provide protection services across North and South Kivu, including case management and referrals for vulnerable individuals. Survivors of sexual violence are also receiving psychosocial support and timely access to medical care.
- A total of 146 refugees were repatriated from the DRC to Rwanda. UNHCR remains committed to safeguarding the rights of refugees and displaced persons and will continue to advocate for solutions that respect their dignity, safety, and informed choices.
- UNHCR and partners continue to support returnee households with core relief items and dignity kits for women and girls. Cash assistance is also being provided to displaced families to help cover essential needs and specific protection concerns.
- Over 114,000 people have fled violence in eastern DRC to neighboring countries since the start of the year. UNHCR and partners are supporting not just emergency assistance, but also access to services, self-reliance, and inclusion from the outset—laying the groundwork for more sustainable solutions for both refugees and host communities.