Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say - Reuters
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say Reuters
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"They set fire to houses in the village."
— Samuel Banapia , Activist
"The ADF avoids direct combat with the army and all its partners."
— Lt. Jules Ngongo , Other
"They set fire to houses in the village."
— Samuel Banapia , Activist
"The ADF avoids direct combat with the army and all its partners..."
— Lt. Jules Ngongo , Other
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Rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed at least 43 people in eastern Congo's Bafwakoa village, setting homes ablaze and targeting residents. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Ugandan Islamist group linked to IS, has been a persistent threat in the region, avoiding direct combat with the army and instead launching deadly assaults on civilians.
Rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed over 30 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the village of Bafwakoa, setting fire to houses and killing civilians. The ADF operates on both sides of the porous border with Uganda and has been a persistent threat in the region.
Rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed over 30 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the village of Bafwakoa, setting fire to houses and killing civilians. The ADF operates on both sides of the porous border with Uganda and has been a persistent threat in the region.
Rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed over 30 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the village of Bafwakoa, setting fire to houses and killing civilians. The ADF operates on both sides of the porous border with Uganda and has been a persistent threat in the region.
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