Communities at risk
Hema and Lendu, Hutu, Luba, Lunda, Tutsi/Banyamulenge, Batwa/Bambuti, other groups
Summary
In 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to be afflicted by political instability as well as ongoing armed conflict in its eastern provinces, with well over 100 armed groups regularly attacking one another, government forces supported by UN troops, and civilians. Ituri and North Kivu have been the worst affected as of late,… Read more »
Peoples Under Threat Data
| 2021 Data | Peoples under Threat value |
|---|---|
| Self-determination conflicts | 4 |
| Major armed conflict | 2 |
| Prior genocide / politicide | 1 |
| Flight of refugees and IDPs | 0.0751 |
| Legacy of vengeance - group grievance | 9.4 |
| Rise of factionalized elites | 9.5 |
| Voice and Accountability | -1.282 |
| Political Stability | -1.708 |
| Rule of Law | -1.791 |
| OECD country risk classification | 7 |
| TOTAL | 19.557 |
The overall measure for each country is based on a basket of 10 indicators. The number in each row is drawn from the source for that particular indicator. The sources of data and calculations used are detailed on the Notes to Table page.
Background
In 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to be afflicted by political instability as well as ongoing armed conflict in its eastern provinces, with well over 100 armed groups regularly attacking one another, government forces supported by UN troops, and civilians. Ituri and North Kivu have been the worst affected as of late, and while rebels have been responsible for the majority of civilian deaths, including several brutal massacres by the Allied Democratic Forces, an ISIS-linked group, government soldiers have also committed widespread abuses. In May 2021, the central government imposed martial law in Ituri and North Kivu, where the number of displaced people in both provinces has now reached more than 3.5 million people, but attacks on civilians have not declined. Critics warn that martial law has been used to drastically narrow basic freedoms of expression and association, adding to the broader repressive measures President Félix Tshisekedi has taken to consolidate power over rivals since 2020.