Background
The recent resumption of the conflict in North Kivu has led to the populations’ movement, seeking safety and humanitarian assistance in the area of Goma. On the 22nd November 2012, around 25,000 displaced people are reportedly in Sake from Goma (Mugunga, Lac Vert and Ndosho areas) while 60,000 people, previously hosted in the Internally Displaced People (IDP) camp and surrounding areas in Kanyaruchinya, have been forced to flee again due to the fighting. As of 4th December it is reported that more than 130 000 people have been displaced in North Kivu.
Amid international community calls for a ceasefire to preserve the safety of civilians, clashes continued in Goma and its immediate vicinity.
Humanitarian needs have increased with the deterioration of the security situation; the delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations is increasingly urgent and humanitarian partners are calling for immediate unimpeded access to those in need.
This ConOps aims to enhance the Logistics Cluster capacity by implementing specific logistics services in order to support the humanitarian response operations in North and South Kivu.