OCHA: Plaine Savo Camp Triples Past 76,000 Amid Violence and Ebola Risk

Djugu, Ituri, August 14, 2026 - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported a dramatic increase in the population of the Plaine Savo camp, which has now surpassed 76,000 individuals, representing approximately 20% of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Djugu. This surge in population, which has tripled since December 5, 2025, is attributed to ongoing violence in the region, where at least 23 IDPs were killed and around 54 seriously wounded between January and June 2026. The situation has been exacerbated by a mid-May ceasefire that has proven ineffective in curbing hostilities, leading to heightened insecurity and displacement.

In addition to the violence, the region is grappling with an Ebola outbreak, with 17 confirmed cases reported in the Bundibugyo Fataki zone as of July 27. The outbreak has further complicated the humanitarian response, as movement restrictions have limited access to fields and markets, which were already closed since the end of March. Women, in particular, face increased risks of gender-based violence (GBV) while attempting to access essential resources. OCHA has called for urgent demands for direct humanitarian intervention, improved civilian site conditions, and enhanced access to medical and basic services, as well as increased funding to address the escalating crisis.