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15 Million Displaced: Dire Crises in Congo and Sudan

4/18/2025

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Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, paints a stark picture of the humanitarian crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. In the DRC, 1.2 million people are uprooted by M23's grip, while 1.8 million struggle to rebuild their lives. Meanwhile, Sudan faces a staggering 15 million displaced, as aid cuts exacerbate their suffering.

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Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, paints a stark picture of the humanitarian crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. In the DRC, 1.2 million people are uprooted by M23's grip, while 1.8 million struggle to rebuild their lives. Meanwhile, Sudan faces a staggering 15 million displaced, as aid cuts exacerbate their suffering.