Persecution of Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo

70 Christians were beheaded by Islamist militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, yet the world remains mostly silent. The violence is part of widespread human rights violations against civilians, often targeting Christians, perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces, an Islamic State affiliate.

Militant Group Affiliated with ISIS Murders 70 Christians in the DRC

Militant group affiliated with ISIS takes 70 Christian villages hostage, marches them into a church, and beheads them in the DRC. The incident was condemned by Open Doors UK and received little international media coverage. The ADF is linked to ISIS and is active in the mineral-rich eastern Congo.