The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been plagued by ongoing conflict, particularly in its eastern regions, for decades. This violence often involves numerous armed groups vying for control of resources and territory. The recent escalation has caused a humanitarian crisis. - Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka reported that at least 7,000 people have died in eastern DRC since January due to ongoing conflict. - Approximately 3,000 of the reported deaths occurred in Goma, a city captured by the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23. - The violence has displaced around 450,000 people, with 90 displacement camps being destroyed. - Prime Minister Suminwa addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis.