The death toll has climbed to 82 in eastern Congo following attacks by suspected Islamist rebels, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The violence has destabilized the region, prompting calls for urgent political solutions to address insecurity. Various villages, including Masala, Mapasana, and Mahini, have been severely affected.
Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 38 people in an overnight attack on villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Allied Democratic Forces, blamed for the attack, originate from Uganda and have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. They frequently attack, destabilizing the region.
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