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Armed violence continues to escalate in eastern DRC, driving displacement and worsening humanitarian access. In Ituri, the Allied Democratic Forces – a non-state armed group – killed at least 66 civilians in Irumu territory between 9–12 July. This comes after a surge of attacks in June, which caused over 9,000 people to flee their homes in Djugu. In South Kivu, clashes between the March 23 Movement and Congolese army forces, supported by allied fighters, opened a new front of hostilities near the town of Uvira, displacing 40,000 people in the surrounding Uvira territory. In North Kivu province, civilians face growing protection risks, including arbitrary arrests by state forces, forced recruitment by non-state armed groups, and having to carry supplies such as food and ammunition for these groups. These abuses are particularly common in the territories of Lubero, Masisi, and Walikale. Armed group activities and insecurity continue to restrict humanitarian access and increase humanitarian needs.(OCHA 15/07/2025, DW 11/07/2025, RFI 15/07/2025)

Between 10–13 July, at least 300 civilians across multiple villages in North Kordofan state have been killed in armed attacks. Coordinated attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted communities surrounding the city of Bara, where arson and looting have been reported. In Shag Alnom, over 200 people were reportedly shot or burned to death, while at least 84 more were killed in Hilat Hamid and neighbouring villages, including women and children.
The scale and brutality of the attacks mark one of the deadliest incidents in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, which has displaced more than 13 million people and significantly constrained humanitarian access. Many of the affected villages were hosting displaced families who lacked adequate shelter, with limited protection or basic services. North Kordofan has increasingly become a frontline zone between Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The violence raises concerns about further displacement, rising civilian casualties, and worsening access for humanitarian responders. (UNICEF 15/07/2015, UN News 15/07/2025, Africa news 15/07/2025)

Intensified armed clashes between government forces and non-state armed groups in Moqokori town, Hiran region, have displaced thousands. At least 6,780 people have fled to nearby Buulobarde, Jalalaqsi, and Mahas districts in the same region. Since January 2025, over 58,260 people have been uprooted across Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions. Moqokori town, once a refuge for drought-displaced families, also faces compounding challenges from conflict. Insecurity has suspended operations in six health facilities, cutting off access to critical healthcare services, including maternal care and emergency treatment. Water sources and supply routes are severely disrupted, heightening the risk of disease outbreaks and malnutrition. Humanitarian organisations and local authorities are working to verify displacement figures and assess response options where access allows, as it remains challenging in the conflict-affected districts, with continued violence threatening to further isolate affected communities and disrupt essential services. (OCHA 10/07/2025, ECHO 11/07/2025, GO 07/07/2025)