An armed group linked to the Islamic State group has killed at least 13 people in a village in eastern Congo, local officials said. The attack highlights the ongoing instability in the region, according to infohub.kz.
The attack occurred in a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Local authorities reported that the armed group opened fire on residents, killing at least 13 people. Among the dead are reported to be women and children.
The attack is suspected to have been carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group linked to the Islamic State. The ADF has previously attacked villages in eastern Congo, causing many casualties.
Congolese authorities have stated they are taking measures to strengthen security in the region. However, the instability and activity of armed groups remain a major threat to the safety of local residents.
According to the UN, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes due to conflicts in eastern Congo. The humanitarian situation in the region is dire, and attacks by armed groups are exacerbating the situation.