Next 24 hours are critical, warn UN agencies

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dead bodies litter the streets, hospitals are overwhelmed, and reports of sexual violence, rape, and looting are on the rise, prompting concerns from UN agencies on the ground. The UN aid coordination office reports heavy fighting and atrocities, with hospitals struggling to cope with the influx of wounded individuals. Amid fears of disease outbreaks and attacks on healthcare facilities and workers, urgent calls have been made for the protection of civilians and adherence to ceasefire agreements in the volatile region.

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