Kidnapped Woman In Congo Raped And Made To Eat Human Flesh

WhatsAppWhatsAppFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitterPinterestPinterestRedditRedditGmailGmailShareShare

Central AfricaCentral Africa Central Africa – In a shocking incident, a Congolese woman was kidnapped by militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was repeatedly raped and forced to cook and eat human flesh. A Congolese rights group testified to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday.

Julienne Lusenge, president of women’s rights group Female Solidarity for Integrated Peace and Development (SOFEPADI), told the woman’s story while talking about the conflict-torn east of Congo.

The president claimed that the tragedy continues to threaten civilians daily. In Congo, fighting between the government and rebel groups since late May has sparked a surge in violence against women.

Related Posts

What happened to the woman?

Lusenge cited the gruesome details of the incident. The woman was reportedly kidnapped twice by militants. CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of Congo) militants kidnapped her when she went to pay a ransom for another kidnapped family member. They physically abused her and raped her.

Later on, the militants slit a man’s throat. The militants asked the woman to cook that human flesh and eat it. CODECO militants reportedly fed human flesh to the prisoners.

The woman suffered a lot because of the militants. Lusenge said that the woman was released by the CODECO militants after a few days, but while trying to return home, she was kidnapped by another militia group. They also repeatedly raped her. They also asked her to cook and eat human flesh.

CODECO militants

CODECO is one of several armed militias that have long been fighting over land and resources in Congo. CODECO has been operating since 2013. The group is also responsible for civilian killings.

The eastern Congo has been plagued by fighting by rebel groups. CODECO has been locked in heavy fighting with the M23 rebel group since late May. Reportedly, more than 72,000 people have been displaced by the fighting in recent weeks.

About Senior Reporter

With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

Senior Reporter

With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

Recent Posts

Quiet Vacation: 37% Millennials dominate this growing workplace trend

The trend of ‘Quiet Quitting’ is bygone, now the employees are eager for ‘Quiet Vacation’, a growing trend among staff…

May 31, 2025

World Leaders call for freedom of detained UN, NGO Staff in Yemen

The series of arbitrary detentions by the Houthi authorities has been under debate among the world leaders and human rights…

May 31, 2025

Ontario Announces Major Labour and Immigration Reforms for August 2025

By August 2025, Ontario is set to implement the major labour and immigration reforms through the proposed ‘Working for Workers…

May 31, 2025

HMRC Uncovers GBP 7.4M in Unpaid Wages – Thousands of UK Workers to Benefit

In a significant act of protecting workers' rights, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have identified over GBP 7.4 million of…

May 30, 2025

P11D Deadline Approaching: What Employers Must Do Before July 6 to Avoid Fines

With a deadline of July 6, employers in the UK are being reminded of their employee benefits reporting obligations or…

May 30, 2025

15th Wage Revision: 6% Basic Pay Hike and Benefits for 1.09 Lakh TN Transport Staff – Know the Details

The government of Tamil Nadu has officially signed the 15th wage revision deal for the 1,09,787 employees of all eight…

May 30, 2025