Emergence of New Militia

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

Protracted Violence, Emergence of New Militia among DR Congo Catholic Bishops’ Concerns

Jun 24, 2023

Persistent violence in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the emergence of new groups of militia are key concerns of Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation.

Emergence of New Militia

Protracted Violence, Emergence of New Militia among DR Congo Catholic Bishops’ Concerns

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