Summary
More than 84,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Burundi due to increased violence. The rebel group M23 took over the city of Uvira, causing a surge of displaced individuals seeking safety in Burundi. The humanitarian situation is critical, especially for women and children.
Key Facts
- Over 84,000 people left DRC for Burundi amid rebel fighting.
- The UN says Burundi faces a crisis with the high number of refugees.
- Many refugees face tough conditions, lacking basic shelter and clean water.
- M23 rebels captured the city of Uvira, leading to a spike in refugees.
- The takeover of Uvira happened after a peace meeting in Washington, DC.
- M23 began withdrawing from Uvira but still holds other areas.
- More than 200,000 people have fled their homes since early December.
- Fighting has resulted in over 400 civilian deaths in the DRC.
