Congo Police Kill Two Mourners at Slain Singer's Funeral

Violence Erupts at Singer's Funeral

• 💔 Police in eastern Congo opened fire on mourners at the funeral of singer Delateno, killing two people.
• 🎤 The singer, whose real name was Delan Kumbbo, was known for his songs critical of both the government and Rwandan-backed rebels.

Accusations and Blame

• ✊ Thousands gathered in Beni to protest the killing of Adeno, blaming M23 rebels for his death.
• 🗣️ Mourners also directed anger at Congo's government, which had previously arrested the singer multiple times.
• ⚠️ Adeno had been arrested in 2021 for insulting the President and again last year during a protest.

Singer's Escape and Death

• 🏃 Adeno escaped from a prison in Goma along with thousands of other inmates when M23 rebels took control of the city in January.
• 🎯 Human Rights Watch reported that Adeno was shot by M23 fighters at his home earlier this month.
• 🎶 The day before his death, Adeno released a song criticizing armed groups like M23.
• 🚫 The M23 rebel group has denied spreading falsehoods but has not directly addressed their alleged involvement in Adeno's killing.