At Least 37 People Killed in Militant Attack in Eastern DRC: Media

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At Least 37 People Killed in Militant Attack in Eastern DRC: Media

Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants attacked Cantine-Aloya, near Beni in North Kivu province, killing civilians, looting property and setting homes ablaze, media reported, citing the Congolese army.

Additional army reinforcements have been deployed to the area to pursue the militants.

The ADF, an armed group originating in Uganda, operates primarily in eastern DR Congo and is affiliated with the Islamic State* terrorist organization.

*Islamic State (IS) is a terrrorist organization banned in Russia and other countries.

A photo from social media allegedly shows the aftermath of the attack.

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