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Story summary
- On January 25, 2026, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant group linked to the Islamic State, attacked eastern Congo, killing at least 25 people in Apakulu, Ituri province.
- The attack began at 4 a.m.
- Christophe Munyanderu, president of a rights group, called it a "true massacre."
- The U.N. report notes the ADF attacked nearby villages, causing casualties and destruction.
- Congolese and Ugandan forces continue joint operations against the group.