DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

According to a report by Human Rights Watch, rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) killed at least 140 civilians in a series of attacks last month, despite ongoing peace efforts. The attacks were carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group in more than a dozen villages in the eastern DRC. The rights group stated that the killings were part of a pattern of violence by the ADF, which has been active in the region for decades. The group has been accused of committing numerous atrocities, including massacres, kidnappings, and the recruitment of child soldiers. The report highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Congolese government and the international community in addressing the conflict in the eastern DRC, which has been marked by decades of instability and violence. The attacks underscore the need for a sustained and comprehensive effort to protect civilians and bring an end to the cycle of violence in the region.