Islamic terror group kills 17 Christians in Congo, many still missing
An attack by the ISIS-linked Allied Democratic Forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 17 Christians, with many others reported missing. The assault occurred in the village of Alima, where the attackers also set fire to several locations. This incident highlights the ongoing violence against Christians in the region, which is compounded by an Ebola outbreak and other humanitarian crises.
- ▪The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the village of Alima in Mambasa territory.
- ▪At least 17 Christians have been confirmed dead, with many others still missing.
- ▪The Democratic Republic of the Congo is ranked as the second deadliest country for Christians, following Nigeria.
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News Islamic terror group kills 17 Christians in Congo, many still missing The ISIS-linked ‘Allied Democratic Forces’ recently launched another deadly attack on villages in the Congo, which is ranked the second most dangerous country for Christians, after Nigeria. GOMA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - JANUARY 30: Detained Congolese soldiers walk near uniformed M23 rebels as an estimated 2400 Congolese (FARDC) soldiers surrendered en masse at the Stade de l'Unite on January 30, 2025 in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has seized control Goma, in Eastern Congo, and are reportedly advancing south.
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