Inferno in Bukavu: The Unspoken Toll on Congo's Children The recent school fire in Bukavu has left a trail of devastation and loss in its wake, but it is only one symptom of a far larger problem plaguing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
As we mourn the lives lost, we must also confront the underlying issues that have made this tragedy possible.
Bukavu's occupation by the M23 rebel group since 2022 has crippled the local government's ability to provide basic services, including emergency response and disaster preparedness.