Tshisekedi Says Humanitarian Workers Are Not Legitimate Targets

Kinshasa, August 30, 2026 - President Felix Tshisekedi said humanitarian personnel must be protected and are never legitimate targets, a national signal of concern over attacks on Ebola responders and aid convoys in Ituri and other eastern provinces.

The statement comes as insecurity continues to complicate emergency health operations and relief access in areas affected by armed violence. Attacks on responders and convoys threaten both epidemic control and the delivery of basic assistance to vulnerable communities.

For investors and partners, the message underscores the government's need to restore minimum security conditions in the east, where violence can disrupt logistics, health systems and broader stabilization efforts.