6/13/2025 DRC (International Christian Concern) — On June 7, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked mining areas called Angola 1 and Angola 2, located near the Lubero River in Lubero Territory, North Kivu. Many civilians, most of whom were Christians, died in the attacks, and others drowned trying to flee through the river.

“It’s hard to know exactly how many people died because there is no phone signal in the area, but I can confirm that the ADF killed hundreds,” a local leader in the Bapere area said.

These attacks are just the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region. Last month, the ADF killed more than 100 people in Bapere. The areas of Robinet, Kodjo, and Makele were affected, and many people fled to Manguredjipa for safety. About 26,360 people, including 74 indigenous pygmy families, are now displaced and living in Manguredjipa.

A leader in the Anglican Church in North Kivu spoke out against the violence and called for international help.

“The church supports the victims and calls for an end to the killings,” he said. “We ask everyone to focus on protecting civilians and bringing sustainable peace.”

Although the Congolese and Ugandan armies have a presence in the area, the ADF is still strong. Because of this, local leaders are asking for more military support.

“The joint mission of the Congolese and Ugandan armies is our last hope,” the leader in Bapere said.

*Names have been withheld for security purposes.

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