{"id":2404856,"date":"2025-02-20T18:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/70-christians-beheaded-in-church-media-nowhere-to-be-found\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T18:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:20:23","slug":"70-christians-beheaded-in-church-media-nowhere-to-be-found","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/70-christians-beheaded-in-church-media-nowhere-to-be-found\/","title":{"rendered":"70 Christians Beheaded in Church, Media Nowhere to Be Found"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F70-christians-beheaded-in-church-media-nowhere-to-be-found%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2404856&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>On\u200d February 13, 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-3000-christians-reportedly-killed-in-nigeria-so-far-this-year\/\" title=\"Over 3,000 Christians Reportedly Killed In Nigeria So Far This Year\">islamic militants<\/a> from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), affiliated with the Islamic State, executed 70 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack \u2062took place in the village of Mayba, where\u2063 militants initially rounded up 20 individuals\u200d before capturing a total of 70 \u200cChristians. These hostages \u2064were later killed at a Protestant\u2062 church in\u2064 Kasanga. The massacre underscores \u200bthe ongoing violence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-blasts-aoc-over-israel-resolution-you-would-fit-great-with-the-anti-semites-at-u-n\/\" title=\"Haley slams AOC on Israel resolution: &#039;You align with U.N.&#039;s anti-Semites&#039;.\">human \u2064rights violations<\/a> against Christians in the region, with reports indicating that at least 237 Christians have been killed by\u200b ADF since Christmas 2024. Advocacy groups and officials have called for \u2064prayer and action \u200dfrom the international community to address the\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">grave situation faced<\/a>\u2062 by Christians in \u2063eastern Congo, emphasizing the need for accountability and support for those affected by \u2062the violence.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Islamic militants have beheaded 70 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Allied Democratic Forces &mdash; a group tied to the Islamic State &mdash; approached homes in the village of Mayba on Feb. 13 around 4:00 a.m., according to the missionary organization <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opendoorsuk.org\/news\/latest-news\/drc-attack-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Doors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, they rounded up 20 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/neil-degrasse-tyson-proves-clown-smug-post-targeting-christians-backfires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">believers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Get out, get out and don&rsquo;t make any noise,&rdquo; a militant reportedly told the unsuspecting men and women.<\/p>\n<p>Locals later gathered to arrange the release of the captives.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, another 50 Christians were captured.<\/p>\n<p>The 70 hostages were eventually killed at a Protestant church in the town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/usaid-utterly-obliterated-rubio-announces-97-staff-gone-africa-asia--20-staffers-total\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kasanga<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It would be nearly a week before loved ones could bury their dead in relative safety.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t know what to do or how to pray; we&rsquo;ve had enough of massacres,&rdquo; said an elder of the CECA20 church. &ldquo;May God&rsquo;s will alone be done.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">70 Christians have been found beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).<\/p>\n<p>May light perpetual shine upon them. &#128591;<\/p>\n<p>Why is the legacy media not covering this?!<\/p>\n<p>Mohammedans continue to martyr Christians in the Congo and the West is silent&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e4v1dFs9te\">pic.twitter.com\/e4v1dFs9te<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fr Calvin Robinson (@calvinrobinson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/calvinrobinson\/status\/1892496719520100543?\">February 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While smaller Christian news outlets have reported on the massacre, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/now-able-see-google-searches-spiked-dc-trumps-victory-afraid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google search<\/a> of &ldquo;70 Christians beheaded&rdquo; reveals minimal coverage by the legacy media.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The violence takes place in a context of impunity, where almost no one is held accountable,&rdquo; said John Samuel, an Open Doors legal expert for missionary work carried out in sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This massacre is a clear indicator of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kerry-appears-to-be-profiting-from-chinas-ongoing-genocide-via-a-1-million-investment-report\/\" title=\"John Kerry Appears to Be Profiting from China&#039;s &#039;Ongoing Genocide&#039; via a  Million Investment: Report\">widespread human rights violations<\/a> against civilians and vulnerable communities, often targeting Christians, perpetrated by ADF,&rdquo; he added in reference to the Allied Democratic Forces, also known as Islamic State Central Africa Province.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We further call on the international Christian community to remain in prayer for Christians and vulnerable communities in eastern DRC,&rdquo; Samuel said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pray for an end to violence and that government at all levels will diligently, impartially, and transparently address the violence and its effects. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/local-churches-band-together-help-wildfire-victims-truckload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pray for the church<\/a> in Lumbero as she seeks to bring physical and spiritual assistance to the families affected.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Tristan Azbej, Hungary&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/france-bans-use-of-woke-gender-neutral-language-in-schools-is-a-danger-for-our-country\/\" title=\"France Bans Use Of Woke Gender-Neutral Language In Schools: \u2018Is A Danger For Our Country\u2019\">state secretary<\/a> for the aid of persecuted Christians, posted a statement on X condemning the attacks.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Horrified to learn about the 70 Christian martyrs beheaded by terrorists in a church in Kasanga, DRC,&rdquo; Azbej wrote. &ldquo;Hungary stands in solidarity with the persecuted Christians BUT we need more. The world needs to recognize and act against Christian persecution.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#127988;Horrified to learn about the 70 Christian martyrs beheaded by terrorists in a church in Kasanga, DRC. &#128591;&#127995; Hungary stands in solidarity with the persecuted Christians BUT we need more &#9193;&#65039;&#9193;&#65039; the world needs to recognize and act against Christian persecution.&#10071;&#65039;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tristan Azbej &#1606; (@tristan_azbej) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tristan_azbej\/status\/1892297095165403601?\">February 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Since Christmas 2024, at least 237 Christians have been killed by the Islamic State Central Africa Province, according to the Christian missionary organization <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnabasaid.org\/us\/news\/at-least-89-christians-killed-by-islamists-in-north-eastern-d-r-congo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnabas Aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The militant group has killed at least 6,000 Christians since pledging allegiance to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-harris-admin-announces-protected-status-immigrants-country-plagued-islamic-terrorism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Islamic State<\/a> in 2017.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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On February 13, around 4:00 a.m., members of the Allied Democratic Forces, linked to the Islamic State, entered homes in the village of Mayba. They first gathered 20 believers and instructed them to leave quietly. Later, an additional 50 Christians were captured. The hostages were ultimately killed at a Protestant church in Kasanga, with families unable to bury their loved ones safely for nearly a week. An elder from the CECA20 church expressed despair over ongoing violence and called for divine intervention. Despite reports from smaller Christian news outlets, mainstream media coverage has been limited regarding this tragedy. John Samuel from Open Doors highlighted that such violence occurs with little accountability and reflects severe human rights abuses against vulnerable communities, particularly Christians targeted by ADF militants. He urged international prayers for those affected in eastern DRC and called for effective government action against such violence. Hungary&#8217;s state secretary for persecuted Christians condemned the attacks on social media and emphasized the need for global recognition of Christian persecution. Since Christmas 2024, at least 237 Christians have been killed by Islamic State Central Africa Province militants, who have claimed over 6,000 lives since aligning with ISIS in 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2404857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Church-Nigeria.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[50767,50770,36866,50768,50769],"class_list":["post-2404856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-christianpersecution","tag-faithunderfire","tag-humanrights","tag-mediasilence","tag-religiousfreedom"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Church-Nigeria.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2404856"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2404860,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404856\/revisions\/2404860"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2404857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2404856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2404856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2404856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}