The protection situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remained concerning in August 2026, particularly in the eastern provinces. Ongoing insecurity in these areas has led to continued exposure of civilian populations to multiple rights violations.

The persistent insecurity in the eastern provinces poses a significant challenge to the protection of civilians. Funding for humanitarian operations remains well below requirements.

Populations in the eastern provinces are experiencing violations of physical integrity due to the ongoing insecurity. The country hosts over 1.4 million internally displaced persons.

Specific details on the types and frequency of rights violations beyond physical integrity are not yet covered in recent reporting.