Witch-hunt murders surge in Democratic Republic of Congo

Eight women have been burned to death or lynched in South Kivu province this month, say officials

Murders of women accused of witchcraft have surged in a troubled eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to officials and rights campaigners.

Eight women have reportedly been burned to death or lynched in three districts in South Kivu province this month.

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Source: The Guardian