Attack on Anglican university in Congo

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An Anglican university has found itself caught up in the conflict in Congo.

It is the first time that the Université Anglicane du Congo has experienced an attack since opening its doors in Bunia two years ago.

The university was targeted despite being 250 miles north of the main fighting in Goma. An armed group forced their way into the home of the university's vice chancellor, the Reverend Canon Daniel Sabiti Tibafa, in the early hours of 22 December.

The attackers demanded money and beat Professor Sabiti, who was in the house with his family, including his two sons, at the time.

"All of us would have lost our lives was it not the mercy of God on us. Praise be to Him," he said.

"In spite of this incident, the university is still doing its work." Read more