38 Christians killed in brutal church attack in Congo
Image source: X (ChristianEmerg1) At least 38 Christian worshippers were killed during a brutal attack on a church service in Komanda, a town in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, early Sunday morning. According to the Christian Emergency Alliance, the attackers were suspected members of the Islamist militant group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).The assailants entered the church armed with machetes and firearms, launching a violent assault on civilians gathered for worship. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, many others were injured, and several remain unaccounted for.The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with Christian leaders and international humanitarian organizations calling for swift justice and urgent protection for vulnerable communities in the region.Authorities are reportedly continuing investigations into the massacre, while emergency response teams are working to provide medical assistance and support to the affected families.Calls for prayers and solidarity with the victims have poured in from around the world, as the tragedy highlights the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups in eastern Congo.
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| Image source: X (ChristianEmerg1) |
At least 38 Christian worshippers were killed during a brutal attack on a church service in Komanda, a town in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, early Sunday morning. According to the Christian Emergency Alliance, the attackers were suspected members of the Islamist militant group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
The assailants entered the church armed with machetes and firearms, launching a violent assault on civilians gathered for worship. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, many others were injured, and several remain unaccounted for.
The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with Christian leaders and international humanitarian organizations calling for swift justice and urgent protection for vulnerable communities in the region.
Authorities are reportedly continuing investigations into the massacre, while emergency response teams are working to provide medical assistance and support to the affected families.
Calls for prayers and solidarity with the victims have poured in from around the world, as the tragedy highlights the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups in eastern Congo.
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