Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Islamic State-Linked Rebels Kill 89 Civilians in Congo Attacks
Bad guys called ADF, linked to Islamic State, attacked and killed many civilians in Congo.
They hurt people at a hospital and took things.
UN wants Congo to find and punish the attackers.
89 civilians killed in multiple attacks by Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in North Kivu province, Congo
Attacks included targeting a health center, killing 17 including pregnant women and patients
At least 20 women and an undetermined number of children among the victims
Rebels also committed abductions and looting of medical supplies
UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO calls for investigations and justice
- Who
- Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels
- What
- Killed 89 civilians in multiple attacks
- When
- Between November 13 and November 19
- Where
- North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but ADF has been operating in the region for decades
UN and Local Authorities
ADF Rebels
Justice for Victims
UN and Local Authorities
UN and local authorities call for investigations and bringing perpetrators to justice
ADF Rebels
ADF rebels have not publicly acknowledged or apologized for the attacks
- Rebel Group
- Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)
- Link
- Islamic State
- Province
- North Kivu
- Victims
- 89 civilians, including at least 20 women and children
- Other Violations
- Abductions, looting of medical supplies
- UN Mission
- MONUSCO
