In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Agence France-Presse reports at least 48 people were killed by Congolese soldiers Wednesday as armed forces cracked down on a protest against United Nations peacekeepers in the city of Goma. Dozens of others were wounded while over 150 people were reportedly arrested. The demonstration was led by a Christian sect. U.N. peacekeeping efforts in the DRC have been widely criticized, as many communities say their presence has done little to prevent conflict. Violence has soared in recent years, particularly in the eastern region of the country.