The security situation remains extremely precarious in the territory of Kalehe (South Kivu), directly threatening the survival of thousands of civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to SECURITY ALERT No. 6 issued by the Association des Enfants et Jeunes Travailleurs (AEJT-RDC), Kalehe branch, armed clashes are concentrated specifically in the grouping of Mubuku (Mushungu, Kachikahuma, Nyamasheya) and the grouping of Ziralo (Tshunguti and Mianda).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct consequence: a massive displacement of people fleeing the clashes, day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following consultations with the displaced persons committees of Bulambika and Hombo, AEJT-RDC reports an alarming provisional toll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 15,492 displaced people are located in the commercial center of BULAMBIKA and its surroundings; \u2022 10,877 displaced people are in the commercial center of HOMBO, coming from Walowa-Lwanda, Mianda, and Ziralo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In total, more than 26,000 people are packed into two commercial centers without adequate humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The alert highlights a second, equally deadly danger: the high concentration of people in Bulambika, Hombo, and other reception areas fuels the spread of the cholera epidemic, which has already caused numerous deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The health situation is critical. Many patients are being treated at the Bunyakiri General Reference Hospital and various healthcare facilities across the area, which are already overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n