Deadly Attacks by Rebel Group Leaves 10 Civilians Dead in Eastern Congo

Recent attacks by the ADF rebel group have left around 10 civilians dead in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting urgent calls for help from local authorities, VOA reported yesterday.

The ADF, with ties to the Islamic State, has been active in the region for decades, killing thousands of civilians, the news agency noted.

Local leaders report that the attacks have continued unabated despite joint operations between Congolese and Ugandan forces, urging them to plea for increased military presence and intensified security efforts to protect vulnerable communities, the source mentioned.

Restoring peace to the troubled region remains an elusive goal in the face of the ADF’s persistent violence.