armed groups

Armed groups are a significant factor in ongoing conflicts, particularly highlighted by recent reports from Colombia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In Colombia, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) documented a doubling of people displaced by conflict last year, attributing this to continued fighting involving various armed groups. This situation has led to worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians, with increases in disappearances and explosive injuries. Meanwhile, in the DRC, a precarious security situation, partly influenced by the presence of armed groups, is raising concerns about the potential spread of an Ebola outbreak in a region bordering Uganda and South Sudan. The involvement of these groups creates instability, exacerbates humanitarian crises, and complicates efforts to address public health emergencies, making their activities a critical focus of current international concern.