"At least 43 compatriots were killed and 44 houses torched during the previous day's attack in Bafwakoa, located in Mambasa territory, in the province of Ituri."
"The ADF avoids direct combat with the army and all its partners; that's why they attack the population in a way that sabotages peace efforts and acts of revenge against the population."
"Last year, the ADF killed 66 people and abducted several more in a neighbouring area, indicating a pattern of escalating violence against civilians."
Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Ituri and North Kivu provinces have escalated, with at least 43 people killed in a recent assault. The ADF, linked to ISIL, has been blamed for the violence, which included arson and machete attacks. The Congolese army struggles to contain the ADF amid multiple rebel groups, including the Rwandan-backed M23. Despite military operations against the ADF since 2021, civilian attacks have increased, complicating peace efforts and leading to fears of rising casualties.
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