Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Situation - Regional External Update #41 - August 2026

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS • Despite progress in ongoing mediation efforts to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), violence continued to drive displacement and protection risks, with around 1.3 million Congolese refugees and asylum-seekers still hosted in neighbouring countries by end-August. UNHCR co