Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo said the remains of at least 20 people had been found in North Kivu during the weekend. The military deployed a team with officials, police, forensic investigators and others to search the area. Muyisa Kambale Sindani, a representative of the nearby village of Kilya, said the remains would be buried with "dignity". The ADF rebels are accused by the U.N. and rights groups of targeting, maiming, raping and abducting civilians, including children. The Uganda-based ADF rebels have been active in eastern Congo for decades and have killed thousands in the region since they resurfaced in 2013.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 09, 2023 10:54 UTC