Summary
More than 50 people were killed during a funeral in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by fighters linked to the Islamic State group. The attack was carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in North Kivu province. Officials report the attack took place at night and most victims were attacked with machetes.
Key Facts
- Over 50 people died in an attack during a funeral in eastern DR Congo.
- The attackers were linked to the Islamic State through the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
- The attack happened at night in a village in North Kivu province.
- Most victims were killed with machetes.
- The ADF has a history of attacks in both DR Congo and Uganda.
- The Islamic State's Central African Province confirmed the attack.
- A previous attack in July by ADF fighters killed more than 40 people in DR Congo.
