Denis Baeni

Denis Baeni was a local primary school teacher in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo who tragically became a victim of the M23 rebel group's violent takeover. He was killed by the rebels while attempting to hide from them, leaving behind two children he was raising alone. His death underscores the perilous conditions faced by civilians in the region, where armed groups operate with impunity, targeting anyone suspected of being affiliated with the government or the military.