IS-linked group kills at least 13 in Congo village
Summary
Militants linked to the Islamic State group attacked a village in eastern Congo near Uganda, killing at least 13 people and damaging homes. The group known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out the attack, which forced residents to flee amid ongoing violence and an Ebola outbreak.Key Facts
- The attack happened in Banana École, a village near Mambasa, in eastern Congo.
- At least 13 civilians were killed, but the number could be higher as searches continue.
- The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is the group responsible for the attack.
- The ADF has roots in Uganda and pledged support to the Islamic State in 2019.
- The ADF has a history of attacking civilians in the border region of Congo and Uganda.
- The ADF killed 66 people in a July 2025 attack in eastern Congo.
- Residents are fleeing because of the violence and the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the area.
- Congo faces threats from many rebel groups, including the Rwanda-backed M23 group.
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