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ADF Rebels Kill 16 in North Kivu Attack

1/3/2026

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On September 9, 2025, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels attacked Ntoyo in North Kivu, killing 16.
The attack primarily used bladed weapons.
The Allied Democratic Forces is an affiliate of the Islamic State and has operated in Congo since the 1990s.
Ongoing operations by Congo's army and Ugandan forces have not stopped ADF raids.
This violence is distinct from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, which have caused significant casualties and displacement.

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Story summary

On September 9, 2025, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels attacked Ntoyo in North Kivu, killing 16.
The attack primarily used bladed weapons.
The Allied Democratic Forces is an affiliate of the Islamic State and has operated in Congo since the 1990s.
Ongoing operations by Congo's army and Ugandan forces have not stopped ADF raids.
This violence is distinct from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, which have caused significant casualties and displacement.