Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Peoples Under Threat Ranking:
#7
0

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 conflicts4
Major armed conflict2
Prior genocide / politicide1
Flight of refugees and IDPs0.0751
Legacy of vengeance - group grievance9.4
Rise of factionalized elites9.5
Voice and Accountability-1.282
Political Stability-1.708
Rule of Law-1.791
OECD country risk classification7
TOTAL19.557

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.