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DRC: At least 31 civilians killed by Allied Democratic Forces in the northeast
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
At least 31 civilians have been killed during several attacks carried out by the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces), jihadist rebels who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the days preceding July 28, 2026, according to Le Monde. In Ituri province, the group imposes taxes on residents and executes those who refuse to pay. Of Ugandan origin, the ADF have been operating in eastern DRC since the 1990s.
- At least 31 civilians killed by ADF in northeast DRC in recent days
- Attacks have particularly struck Ituri province
- ADF impose taxes and execute those who refuse to pay
- The rebel group has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State
What we know
The ADF (Allied Democratic Forces), jihadist rebels who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, have carried out several attacks in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The toll stands at at least 31 civilian deaths over several days, according to Le Monde.
In Ituri province, the ADF impose taxes on residents. Those who refuse to pay are executed.
≥ 31
Civilians killed in ADF attacks in northeast DRC (late July 2026)
Context
The ADF are an armed group of Ugandan origin founded in 1995, initially composed of opposition movements against President Yoweri Museveni. The group later relocated to eastern DRC, where it has been active since the 1990s, according to Wikipedia.
In the 2020s, the ADF use Mount Hoyo—a limestone massif in the Irumu territory, Ituri province—as a rear base, according to Wikipedia.
The Islamic State has a dedicated administrative division for Central Africa, active in DRC. It is to this organization that the ADF have pledged allegiance, according to Le Monde.
What remains uncertain
The precise dates of each attack are not specified in available sources. The toll of 31 civilian deaths constitutes a minimum: the actual number of victims could be higher.
Who are the ADF?
The ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) are a rebel armed group of Ugandan origin founded in 1995. Initially opposed to President Yoweri Museveni, the group has been operating in eastern DRC since the 1990s and has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
How many victims have been reported?
At least 31 civilians have been killed in several attacks over several days in northeast DRC, according to Le Monde. This figure is a minimum: the final toll could be higher.
How do the ADF operate in Ituri province?
In Ituri province, the ADF impose taxes on residents. Those who refuse to pay are executed, according to Le Monde. Mount Hoyo, in the same province, serves as their rear base.
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