Islamics blamed for massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo; leaders appeal for help

June 10, 2015

Civic leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have joined the country’s Catholic bishops in saying that a massacre in the Beni territory was carried out by Islamic extremists.

The slaughter of 430 people was orchestrated by jihadists associated with Boko Haram, the Congo leaders said. Islamic militants have established terrorist training camps in the Beni territory, they said. The jihadists are recruiting members from several neighboring African countries, they added.

The civil leaders also joined the bishops in an appeal to world leaders to help combat the terrorists and restore order.

 

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Further information:

• After the Bishops also civil society denounces the massacres committed by jihadists in Beni, "the world must intervene" (Fides)