ISIS-Linked Rebels Kill 44 in Congo's East
Congolese Army Responds, Government Orders East African Force to Leave
- ISIS-linked Allied Democratic Forces rebels have killed at least 44 villagers in separate attacks in Congo’s volatile east.
- 33 people were killed in an attack on Kishanga village in North Kivu province, including a member of the Congolese army.
- 11 other villagers were killed in the province of Ituri.
- Six of the rebels were killed by the army and some hostages were freed.
- The Congolese government has directed the East African regional force to leave the country by December, expressing dissatisfaction with its work.