Summary
Dozens of people were killed in a church attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic State affiliate, in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack in the town of Komanda also involved looting and setting shops on fire. Local officials continue to search for more victims and missing persons.
Key Facts
- The attack took place in Komanda, a town in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Around 20 people killed were attending a night vigil at a church.
- The attackers looted and set fire to nearby shops and businesses.
- The ADF started in Uganda in the 1990s and is now based in DR Congo.
- The ADF is part of the Islamic State's Central African Province.
- Nearly 90% of Islamic State operations are carried out by affiliates in Africa.
- Officials reported varying death tolls, with some saying at least 43 people died.
- The attack occurred despite efforts by DR Congo and Ugandan troops to control the ADF.
