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Bloody and forgotten: Conflict in eastern Congo

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Congo - The Most Killous Militia in Africa?

Cadetko is a murderous militia with cult-like rituals that the UN has accused of committing crimes against humanity. M23 had been dormant since 2013, but in November it reemerged and has since attacked army bases and captured towns. ADF has broader jihadist links which were in the Americas in 2021. The United States designated the ADF an affiliate of Islamic State. Around 5 million people live within a day's walk of Runge National Park - two and a half times the size of Yosemite.

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