ADF Rebels Kill Over 43 Civilians in Ituri Province Massacre
At least 43 civilians were killed and 44 houses were burned in an attack by the ISIS-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the village of Bafwakoa, Ituri province, reported on April 2-3, 2026. The attackers used machetes and fire against residents. Congolese military spokesperson Lieutenant Jules Tshikudi Ngongo confirmed the death toll on Friday as search operations continued. The massacre highlights the deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC despite ongoing regional military interventions against armed groups.
Casualties reported: 43