Select Committee · International Development Committee
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Status: Closed
Opened: 2 Apr 2026
Closed: 21 Apr 2026
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 … Show more
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | Fred Bauma · Ebuteli, Fred Baumer · Ebuteli, Hélène Helbig de Balzac · HIVE, Katy Nembe Katonda · CAFOD, Shuna Keen · Action Against Hunger UK, Vianney Dong · Women for Women International | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Bauma · Executive Director | Ebuteli | 1 |
| Fred Baumer · 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 |