15 Civilians Killed in Congo IS-Linked Attack

0:00On April 2nd, at least 15 civilians lost their lives in an attack by militants linked to the Islamic State in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This happened Wednesday evening around 7 p.m. Local time in Bafalcoa Village, Mombasa Territory, Itori Province. Officials point the finger at the Allied Democratic Forces, a Ugandan group that's an affiliate of the Islamic State. They torched houses, hacked some victims with machetes, burned others alive inside, and snatched two people. These hits on regular folks have ramped up lately in Itori and nearby North Kivo, leaving communities on edge and scrambling for safety. Even with joint military pushes by Congo and Uganda kicking off back in 2021, the violence keeps rolling, showing how tough it is to stamp out these fighters. The death toll could climb as word spreads from the ground, underscoring the raw struggle in that corner of the world. All news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters worldwide.