In the province of North Kivu, Congo, seven bodies in an advanced state of decomposition were discovered on the outskirts of Mangina. These victims were reportedly executed by militiamen affiliated with the Islamic State and linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The attack occurred after a previous incident where three people were killed in Mangina.
The mayor of Mangina, Rocky Muvunga, confirmed that the victims were residents of the town who were found in their fields outside the commune. The ADF had planned to attack Mangina and showed no mercy to anyone they encountered. Local youth discovered the bodies and notified the wazalendos in the area.
The ADF is a violent Ugandan group responsible for numerous atrocities, including the murder of 1,200 civilians in 2021. The bodies of the victims were found by the wazalendos and buried as they were in a decomposed state. This discovery has raised concerns about ongoing violence and instability in the region.
The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by armed groups in the region and their impact on local communities. The violence inflicted on innocent civilians by these groups is a stark reminder of