More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo
Summary
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescued more than 200 civilians held by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group linked to the Islamic State, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The freed people described harsh conditions, including lack of food and forced labor, and several ADF fighters were killed during the operation.Key Facts
- Over 200 civilians, including children as young as 14, were freed from an ADF camp in eastern DR Congo.
- The ADF is a militant group that started in Uganda in the 1990s and later moved into DR Congo.
- Uganda and DR Congo launched a joint military offensive against the ADF in 2021.
- The rescued people reported harsh treatment such as being starved, made to work, and punished for disobedience.
- Some rescued individuals were weak and suffering from malaria and exhaustion.
- Several ADF fighters were killed and weapons captured during the rescue mission.
- The ADF has been linked to kidnappings, killings, and attacks in both Uganda and DR Congo.
- Amnesty International reported frequent abductions and sexual slavery by the ADF in the region.
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