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UN: surge in Ituri violence has killed dozens and cut off aid to tens of thousands

United Nations Daily Press Briefing · January 6, 2026

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OCHA reports ongoing hostilities around Boule in Ituri province have killed at least 25 civilians and injured more than 40 in the past month; insecurity has effectively cut off assistance to about 87,000 displaced people, the UN said.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported a deterioration in security in Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, saying the town of Boule and nearby areas have experienced ongoing hostilities since early December.

Local authorities reported at least 25 civilians have been killed and more than 40 injured over the last month, and humanitarian colleagues said insecurity has effectively cut off assistance to more than 87,000 displaced people currently living in and around Boule. "These families face critical shortages of food, healthcare, and most of all clean water," the spokesperson said.

The UN reminded parties to the conflict of obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and humanitarian workers, and said humanitarian teams stand ready to scale up if access is secured.