Fighting in Fizi Displaces Thousands as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

South Kivu, February 4, 2026 - Intense fighting between the FARDC and its allies and AFC/M23 rebels has forced thousands of civilians to flee in Fizi, leaving many without water, food, or healthcare. Authorities estimate up to one million people have been displaced across the territory. Displaced families are sheltering with host communities, while children are out of school, malnutrition is rising, and access to medical care remains severely limited. The ICRC is responding, but the crisis continues to worsen amid ongoing violence.