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.

• 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.

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