The apostolic nuncio in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luis Mariano Montemayor, traveled to a shantytown near Rwangoma, in North Kivu, where an Islamist group killed more than 70 civilians.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This is the worst massacre that has taken place in this country since the conflict broke out in 2014.<\/p>\n
MSGR. LUIS MARIANO MONTEMAYOR
\nApostolic nuncio in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
\n'I thought I could not postpone this visit anymore, to show my solidarity with the victims, the most affected people, the people of Beni. I have just prayed for the victims, for reconciliation and for peace.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
As soon as he learned about the tragedy, the Pope spoke harshly against violence and asked for peace in this highly unstable country.<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'I'm struck once again in hearing the news of the massacres that have long been perpetrating a shameful silence, without even calling our attention. Unfortunately, these victims form a part of the many innocent lives that have no influence on world opinion.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
The civil conflict remains unresolved in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of civilians have been kidnapped or murdered. The death toll is now at 700 casualties.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MAMAN SAMBO SIDIKOU
\nMONUSCO Special Representative
\n'We are counting dead people every two or three months, and this cannot continue.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
The Congolese government and the UN Mission point fingers at the Allied Democratic Forces, a Muslim rebel group that opposes the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, since 1995.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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