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In early June 2026, violent ground clashes escalated in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, forcing nearly 15,000 people to flee their homes. The displaced populations sought urgent refuge in the Miti-Murhesa health zone. This sudden influx of internally displaced persons has placed immense pressure on host communities and significantly complicated the ongoing public health response to a localized Ebola outbreak in the same territory.
Date: June 9, 2026
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 15,000
Source: OCHA