New waves of displaced people after M23-FARDC clashes in Masisi and Walikale

The security and humanitarian situation is tense in the territories of Masisi and Walikale, North Kivu, following violent clashes over the weekend. Villages such as Kibundi and Mwima were affected, leading to new population displacements towards Ntoto. Attacks by the AFC-M23 against FARDC positions have caused a retreat of government forces, and although a precarious calm has been observed, the situation remains fragile with fears of an escalation in fighting.