Beni Massacres: A Survivor’s Voice from North Kivu

Elsa Buchanan tracked down a young woman who survived one of the brutal rebel attacks that terrorised Beni at the height of the massacres in North Kivu — killings many linked to land pressure, armed‑group control, and competition over the region’s mineral‑rich territory. With the help of a local human rights advocate who served as a crucial, trusted bridge, the survivor agreed to speak candidly despite deep trauma and fear. Presented as audio only, her unseen presence weighs heavily as she recounts what happened; her resilience, and the trust she placed in having her story told truthfully, form the heart of this harrowing report.