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Rebels tied to Islamic State kill 17 in Congo hospital attack

Rebels tied to Islamic State kill 17 in Congo hospital attack

Summary

An attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which is linked to the Islamic State, killed at least 17 people at a hospital in eastern Congo. The attack happened in the village of Byambwe, and victims included both men and women. The ADF is known for targeting civilians in the region.

Key Facts

  • The attack took place in the village of Byambwe, North Kivu province, Congo.
  • The ADF rebel group, linked to the Islamic State, carried out the attack.
  • At least 17 people died in the hospital attack, including 11 women and 6 men.
  • The ADF moved to Congo in 2002 after starting in Uganda in the late 1990s.
  • The group pledged allegiance to the Islamic State in 2009.
  • The ADF has been blamed for killing thousands of civilians.
  • The attack on the hospital is part of a series of violent incidents in eastern Congo.
  • In earlier attacks, the ADF also killed 52 people in August and nearly 40 in July, according to reports.
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