20 killed in DR Congo attack blamed on Islamic State group

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 10, 2023 12:06 am

Goma, DR Congo: Around 20 people have been killed in an attack in eastern DR Congo, with sources blaming rebels affiliated with the Islamic State jihadist group.

'The enemy ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) ambushed farmers at around 4 pm (1400 GMT) on Friday near the village of Enebula,' local civil society leader Patrick Mukohe told Agence France-Presse by phone.

Soldiers are seen in the territory of Masisi on Jan. 8, 2023. XINHUA PHOTO

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