Summary
At least 43 people were killed in an attack by a group linked to ISIL in the northeast Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack happened in Bafwakoa, Ituri province, where homes were set on fire, and people were killed in various ways. Authorities say the group responsible is the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group with a strong presence in the area.
Key Facts
- At least 43 people died in the attack in Ituri province, DRC.
- The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the village of Bafwakoa.
- The ADF has links to ISIL (ISIS).
- The attackers burned 44 houses.
- ADF is led by former Ugandan rebels.
- Reports indicate the ADF has increased attacks in recent months.
- The DRC army and Ugandan forces have been fighting the ADF since 2021.
- At least two people were abducted during this attack.
