The Brewing Storm in Congo's South Kivu The recent escalation of fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo's army and the Rwanda backed M23 militia in South Kivu has sparked concerns about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region.
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called for an immediate halt to hostilities, citing the devastating impact on civilians.
A Cycle of Violence South Kivu, a mineral rich province bordering Rwanda, has been plagued by conflict for decades.