Two killed at funeral in eastern Congo violence

In eastern Congo, two people were killed by police during the funeral of a singer named Delcat Idengo, who was shot dead last month. The singer was known for speaking out against the government and rebel groups. Thousands gathered in Beni to mourn him, carrying his car-shaped coffin through the streets. Idengo's funeral became tense when mourners expressed anger towards the M23 rebels, who they blame for his death. The rebels have not confirmed their involvement in killing Idengo. After the burial, violence erupted, leading police to fire on the crowd, resulting in two fatalities. Idengo, whose real name was Delphin Katembo, gained fame for his songs critical of the government. He had a history of arrests, including one for insulting President Felix Tshisekedi. Just before his death, he released a song criticizing armed groups like M23. Human Rights Watch reported that Idengo was shot at his home in Goma, where M23 fighters were suspected to be involved. However, M23 denied the accusations and criticized the organization for spreading misinformation. Meanwhile, Rwanda denied allegations of supporting M23, asserting its military actions are for self-defense.