‘Extensive brutality’: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians
Summary
Amnesty International reports that the rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has committed severe war crimes against civilians. These crimes include killings, abductions, forced marriages, sexual abuse, child exploitation, and torture during attacks in the region.Key Facts
- The ADF is a rebel group active in eastern DRC near the Ugandan border.
- The group pledged loyalty to ISIS/ISIL in 2019 and opposes the DRC government forces.
- Amnesty documented multiple attacks where civilians were killed, including a 2025 attack killing over 60 people at a wake.
- Survivors reported forced marriages, sexual violence, and being forced to convert to Islam under threat of death.
- Children were abducted and forced to become fighters, carrying heavy loads and facing abuse.
- The violence has caused mass displacement and reduced access to food, healthcare, and education.
- ADF violence worsened amid other armed conflicts, such as the M23 rebellion backed by Rwanda.
- Amnesty calls for stronger protection measures from DRC authorities and better cooperation with the UN and local communities.
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