Humanitarian Crisis in Central Africa: Displacement and Trafficking in Persons

The Great Lakes and Central Africa region is facing a humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict and forced displacement, with millions affected. Countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Tanzania are experiencing significant displacement, with the DRC hosting over 7.8 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The situation has led to increased risks of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) as vulnerable populations seek safety.