Survivors of deadly raid in east Congo return to torched village

A view shows deserted buildings following attacks by suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Islamist rebel group fighters in the village of Mukondi, South of Beni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, March 10, 2023. REUTERS/Erikas Mwisi Kambale

MUKONDI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Residents of Mukondi village in eastern Congo inspected the burnt-out remains of their homes on Friday and told how they fled for their lives as rebels cut the throats of people around them.

Members the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) struck Mukondi and a neighbouring village overnight on Wednesday, torching buildings and killing at least 39 people and wounding many more, according to the local authorities.