An alarming humanitarian crisis and massive sexual violence wrack eastern Congo, UN official says

[Collection]The humanitarian situation in eastern Congo has worsened, with 8 million people in urgent need of assistance and widespread sexual violence against women and girls. The situation in three provinces is described as the worst ever seen, with over 35,000 survivors seeking treatment for gender-based violence in just six months. The conflict in the region involves over 130 armed groups fighting for land and resources.