Extremist Rebels Kill 13 and Kidnap Others in Eastern Congo
The attack by Allied Democratic Forces linked to Islamic State intensifies violence in North Kivu.
Overview
- The massacre occurred in Mabisio village, North Kivu province, late Friday evening.
- Women were among the victims, and numerous homes were burned and looted during the attack.
- The Allied Democratic Forces, with ties to the Islamic State, have escalated their attacks in recent years.
- Eastern Congo has struggled with armed violence for decades, involving over 120 groups vying for power and resources.
- Rights groups and the UN have accused the ADF of numerous killings and kidnappings, including many children.