In a horrifying massacre that shocked the world, 70 Christians were brutally beheaded inside a Protestant church in Kasanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. An Islamist group linked to the Islamic State is suspected of carrying out this heinous act. Why has media coverage of this tragedy been limited?
Devastating Attack on Christian Community
The massacre occurred in the village of Mayba on February 13, around 4:00 a.m., when militants stormed a Protestant church in Kasanga, Lubero Territory, North Kivu. The victims, who had been taken hostage days earlier, were found tied up and decapitated with knives.
Alain Kiwewa, the military administrator, has launched an investigation into the incident. The ADF, of Ugandan origin, has been maintaining a climate of terror in the region for several months, with this attack being their most brutal yet.
Sometimes this world is too much… 💔
70 Christians have been BEHEADED in a Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Virtually no MSM reports.. https://t.co/v8qsM2JOKS pic.twitter.com/i9L05MOHXe
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) February 21, 2025
Ongoing Persecution and Lack of Media Coverage
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been experiencing ongoing conflict for over three decades. Recent violence has involved groups like the ADF and M23, with Ugandan forces deployed to assist Congolese troops against these rebel groups.
Despite the severity of the situation, major media outlets have provided minimal coverage of this massacre. This lack of attention raises concerns about the global response to religious persecution and the safety of Christian communities in the region.
HORRIBLE: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 70 Christian worshippers were found beheaded inside a church.
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group with ties to ISIS, was responsible.
Please pray for their families, friends and persecuted Christians. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/1o32ucyqmq
— Christian Tweets (@JesusSavesUs777) February 20, 2025
Calls for Action and International Response
The massacre has drawn international condemnation, with calls for action against Christian persecution. Hungary’s state secretary for the aid of persecuted Christians, Tristan Azbej, expressed solidarity and urged the world to recognize and act against such atrocities.
Since Christmas 2024, at least 237 Christians have been killed by the ADF, with the group responsible for the deaths of at least 6,000 Christians since 2017. This ongoing violence underscores the urgent need for international intervention and support for affected families.