ICC Note:

The attack of Christians by an Islamic militant group in eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo is on the rise. According to World Watch Monitor, more than 50 people have been killed by the terrorists since May of this year.  Hearing news of a new wave of persecution in a country that normally doesn’t experience it, is a painful reminder that the suffering of Christians continues to intensify. The number of victims continues to rise globally.  But then, the bible has already told us, Do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12.   So, although not surprised, we cry with those who are being persecuted and ask you to join us in prayer  for Christians in Eastern parts of DRC as a new Islamic militant group threatens their lives. 

10/14/2016 Democratic Republic of Congo (World Watch Monitor) – In the volatile province of North Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a father of three has described how Islamist militants carrying guns and machetes almost killed him.

Jean*, who’s recovering in hospital from his injuries, was attacked while walking home from work, when he ran into rebels.

“It was around 6pm. There were many of them. Some had guns, others machetes,” he explained. “They pushed me around for a while before someone forced me into the bush. Two of them slashed me with their machetes. After the second blow, I lay still like a corpse. They watched me bleed for what seemed like a very long time and then left, thinking I was dead. They went to a nearby house and set it on fire, before taking off.”

Jean waited till he couldn’t hear them anymore and then walked to the nearest clinic. He had to keep his hands on the wound to his neck to stop the blood. But when he got there, the compound was locked and no-one was willing to open it. “Eventually the military passed by and noticed that I was wounded and in serious need of help, so they brought me here,” he said.

Jean’s attack comes against the backdrop of violence from Islamist militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), who continue to wreak havoc against the mostly Christian population of North Kivu province.

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