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ADF Rebels Kill 16 in One Week in Eastern Congo Attacks

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • ADF rebels attacked at least five villages in Mambasa territory, Ituri, over one week, killing 16 civilians.
  • Several people, including children, were also abducted during the attacks.
  • Civil society groups urge the government to increase military operations against the rebels, citing human rights violations.

Rebel attacks in the Mambasa territory of the Ituri province have claimed at least 16 lives in a single week, with five villages targeted by the ADF. Local sources confirmed the provisional death toll on Thursday, August 27, 2026, also reporting that several individuals, including children, were abducted.

The ADF rebels have intensified their incursions in Mambasa, contributing to ongoing insecurity, civilian casualties, and population displacement. Recent attacks occurred Sunday in the villages of Ngombari, Kalonge, and Seseo. During these raids, eight civilians were killed and eight children were taken by the assailants.

In response to the escalating violence, civil society actors are demanding stronger government action. They are calling for intensified military operations to neutralize the ADF rebels, who are accused of committing grave human rights violations. The persistent insecurity highlights the challenges faced by local populations and the government's efforts to restore stability in the region.

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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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