The World Bank has made the decision to suspend funding for humanitarian and development projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), valued at over $1 billion. The suspension comes in response to the sudden dissolution of the project fund by the Congolese government, catching the lender off guard. The move will have a significant impact on more than 600,000 beneficiaries, including victims of sexual violence, according to a letter sent by the World Bank to Congo's finance minister.