Allied Democratic Forces
ISIL’s Growing Threat in DR Congo and East Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by a surge in attacks from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group with alleged ties to the Islamic State (ISIL). On Sunday, July 27, ADF fighters launched a deadly assault on a Catholic church in the Komanda region, killing dozens of people and taking others […]
Churchgoers Killed in DR Congo Attack Linked to Islamic State
Dozens of people have been killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic State affiliate, in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack targeted worshippers taking part in a night vigil at a church in the town of Komanda, resulting in the deaths of about 20 people. Nearby shops and businesses […]
38 Killed, 15 Others Injured in Congo Church Attack
At least 38 people have been killed and 15 others injured in an attack on a church in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The assault, carried out by suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) wielding guns and machetes, took place at the church in Ituri province’s Komanda city early on […]