Select Committee · International Development Committee
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Status: Closed
Opened: 2 Apr 2026
Closed: 21 Apr 2026
Inquiry scope
The war in eastern DRC has been described as the deadliest conflict since World War II, with over 6 million deaths and millions more displaced. Despite reports of diplomatic breakthroughs, violence continues. This is likely fuelled by the illicit gains of unethically mined gold and other minerals. This session will give members an opportunity to question experts and those with lived experience of DRC about the conditions for the population, efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, and efforts to end the conflict at the local and international level.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 |
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Fred Bauma · Ebuteli,
Hélène Helbig de Balzac · HIVE,
Katy Nembe Katonda · CAFOD,
Shuna Keen · Action Against Hunger UK,
Vianney Dong · Women for Women International
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Bauma · Executive Director | Ebuteli | 1 |
| Hélène Helbig de Balzac · Co-founder and senior analyst | HIVE | 1 |
| Katy Nembe Katonda · Deputy Country Representative DRC | CAFOD | 1 |
| Shuna Keen · Director of Advocacy and Programmes | Action Against Hunger UK | 1 |
| Vianney Dong · Country Director | Women for Women International | 1 |