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ADF Attacks Leave 12 Dead in North Kivu Violence

1/2/2025

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In a chilling resurgence of violence, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals in brutal attacks on the villages of Bilendu and Mangoya in North Kivu, DRC. This latest wave of terror follows a tragic Christmas massacre that left 21 dead, highlighting the ongoing struggle against ADF's reign of fear despite military efforts since 2021.

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In a chilling resurgence of violence, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals in brutal attacks on the villages of Bilendu and Mangoya in North Kivu, DRC. This latest wave of terror follows a tragic Christmas massacre that left 21 dead, highlighting the ongoing struggle against ADF's reign of fear despite military efforts since 2021.