At Least 52 Civilians Were Killed In Democratic Republic Of Congo

The United Nations Mission (UN) on stabilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Monusco) condemned the attacks of the rebel group “Alliance of the Democratic Forces of the Congo (ADF), which died in the east of at least 52 peaceful residents.

in the statement published by Monusco, it is said that it was said that the resource The group in the period from 9 to 16 August struck the Beni and Lubero districts in the province of North Kiva, as a result of which at least 52 civilians were killed, including 8 women and 2 children.

The message also states that on June 28, a team related to Ituri province, 43 peaceful residents, including the ADF, including the ADF. Catholic students.

The UN Mission called on the DRC authorities to investigate mass killings and bring guilty to justice.

The statement emphasizes that the ADF rebel group created in Uganda has activated its activities in the east of the DRC, taking advantage of political instability and local conflicts in the region, and strengthened its positions in the province of Northern Kiva.

The head of the UN Mission to Stabilizes and the special representative of the Secretary General in the DRC Bint Keyta said about this: “These attacks are unacceptable and represent a serious violation of international humanitarian law and human rights.” countries “.