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

Persistent insecurity in the eastern provinces is a major constraint, exposing civilians to multiple human rights violations, including physical harm. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements.

Populations in the eastern provinces are experiencing ongoing violations of their physical integrity due to persistent insecurity. The country hosts a significant number of internally displaced persons.

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