# Displacement and humanitarian crisis in the DRC > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/displacement-and-humanitarian-crisis-in-the-drc > Updated: 2026-09-07T07:32:10.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3. The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to face widespread displacement and humanitarian crises driven by conflict and natural disasters. In the Ituri province, residents have begun a gradual return to the Bule area following clashes between the FARDC and the Convention pour la révolution populaire (CRP) militia, though they face destroyed property and explosive threats. Meanwhile, Congolese refugees in Burundi’s Busuma camp report severe shortages of food, shelter, and financial aid. Further displacement has been recorded across the provinces of Tanganyika, Maniema, and Haut-Uélé. In Haut-Uélé, approximately 9,000 people fled the Malamba and Betongwe chiefdoms, while an additional 10,000 people in the Watsa and Wamba territories have endured dire conditions for months due to ADF rebel attacks. In Maniema, fires previously caused significant damage to the lives of over 1,100 people. Recent developments indicate escalating instability in other regions. In North Kivu, intensified fighting between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo forces in Masisi has triggered a new wave of displacement, with families fleeing toward the villages of Kyumba and Langira in the Walikale territory. Local authorities report that host communities are struggling to accommodate the influx, leaving many without adequate shelter, food, or medical care. Additionally, a fire in the Hexagone neighborhood of Kamituga, South Kivu, destroyed more than 20 houses on September 7, 2026. Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have started in a home where a child was preparing food, though this remains unconfirmed. Displaced families there have lost essential belongings and are currently sleeping outdoors while awaiting assistance. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Democratic Republic of the Congo faces displacement and fire crises Humanitarian crises emerge in the DRC as a major fire destroys homes in Kamituga and fighting in Masisi drives new waves of displaced families toward Walikale. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-faces-displacement-and-fire-crises ### 2026-08-31: Democratic Republic of the Congo faces displacement crisis Over 12,000 people have been displaced in the DRC's Tanganyika, Maniema, and Haut-Uélé provinces due to insecurity, ADF rebel attacks, and fires, leading to urgent humanitarian needs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-faces-displacement-crisis ### 2026-08-15: Congolese refugees face crisis in Burundi as residents return to Ituri Congolese refugees in Burundi face dire living conditions and demand repatriation, while in DRC's Ituri region, displaced residents begin a cautious return to Bule under MONUSCO protection. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congolese-refugees-face-crisis-in-burundi-as-residents-return-to-ituri --- Cite as: Displacement and humanitarian crisis in the DRC. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/displacement-and-humanitarian-crisis-in-the-drc