Sexual violence against children ‘entrenched, systemic and widespread’ across DR Congo, UNICEF warns

Primanews | 02-01-2026 03:12pm |

The surge is unfolding against the backdrop of escalating conflict in eastern DRC, where renewed fighting has triggered mass displacement, eroded protection systems and deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis – placing children at heightened risk of abuse, exploitation and lasting trauma. UNICEF has repeatedly called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and unhindered humanitarian

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