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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.
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