Mudavadi condemns DR Congo church massacre
Africa
By
Mike Kihaki
| Jul 30, 2025
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has condemned the brutal attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The massacre occurred on the night of Sunday, July 27, during a night vigil attended by worshippers at the church, leaving more than 40 civilians dead including nine children.
In a statement released Tuesday, on X (formerly Twitter), Mudavadi described the killings as “tragic and deeply unsettling” noting that such violence targeting civilians in a place of worship is not only cruel but also poses a significant threat to regional stability.
“The horrific attack on worshippers gathered for a night vigil in Komanda, which claimed the lives of more than 40 innocent people, including children, is both tragic and deeply unsettling,” Mudavadi said.
According to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DRC, heavily armed assailants stormed the church, killing congregants and torching nearby businesses.
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The attackers are suspected to be members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant group originally based in Uganda but now affiliated with the Islamic State group and active in eastern DRC.
Mudavadi condemned the reported involvement of ADF fighters, calling their actions inhumane and an affront to peace.
“The reported involvement of Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants, who not only killed and injured congregants but also looted and burned down local businesses, adds to the pain and anguish,” he said.
“Such cruel acts targeting peaceful civilians in a sacred place of worship are not only inhumane but should spark collective outrage across our region and the entire continent.”
Mudavadi condoled with families of victims and the people of the DRC, calling for calm and the restoration of peace in Komanda.
“My thoughts and sympathies go out to the grieving families and the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. I stand in solidarity with them during this difficult time. May calm return to Komanda and may peace triumph over violence,” he stated.
The ADF has for years waged a campaign of terror in the eastern DRC provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, often targeting civilians in remote towns and villages.
Despite the presence of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) and regional security forces, violence in the region has persisted