At least 20 civilians were killed and dozens of homes burned in a brutal attack by ADF rebels on Oicha, the largest town in the Beni territory of North Kivu province.
Zig Diaries [World]
Date: Monday, 18 August 2025
Time: 11:30 WAT
Location: 📍 Oicha, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
The assault underscores the continued threat posed by the Allied Democratic
Forces (ADF) in eastern Congo, despite ongoing joint operations with Ugandan
forces to curb the group’s attacks.
According to local reports, some
victims were shot inside their homes while others perished in the fires set by
the attackers. The Congolese military said the attack was an act of revenge
after recent losses suffered by the ADF at the hands of government forces.
Last week, the ADF was blamed for
killing 47 people in Lubero territory. The group has also targeted churches in
Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
Fact-Check
& Background
·
The
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is an Islamist militant group affiliated with
the Islamic State.
·
The
ADF has been active in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the 1990s,
primarily in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
·
Since
2021, the Congolese and Ugandan armies have carried out joint operations
against the group, but these have only had limited success in eliminating its
threat.
· Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict, with thousands displaced and hundreds killed in repeated attacks on villages and towns.
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