Shocking discovery: seven villagers brutally murdered by ADF militiamen in Congo

In the North Kivu province of Congo, seven bodies in a decomposed state were discovered on the outskirts of Mangina, Beni territory. The victims were villagers who had been executed with machetes by militiamen affiliated with the Islamic State and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). This attack occurred after a previous incident where three people were killed in Mangina.

The mayor of Mangina, Rocky Muvunga, stated that the victims were residents of the town found in their fields outside the commune. The ADF had planned to attack Mangina and mercilessly killed anyone they encountered. Local youth discovered the bodies and notified the wazalendos, or self-defense groups, in the area.

The discovery of these bodies has raised concerns about ongoing violence and instability in the region. The ADF is a violent Ugandan group responsible for numerous atrocities, including murdering 1,200 civilians in 2021. The bodies of the victims were found by wazalendos and buried as they were in a decomposed state. This incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by armed groups in the region and their impact on local communities. It is crucial for authorities and humanitarian organizations to address the root causes of violence and work towards sustainable peace and security in the region.

In summary, seven bodies were discovered on Sunday near Mangina village in North Kivu province, Congo. These victims were murdered by militiamen affiliated with Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) while attempting to carry out an attack on Mangina town. This incident has brought attention to ongoing violence and instability in this region due to armed groups’ actions on innocent civilians, highlighting