ADF rebel attack in Ituri leaves 40 dead and homes burned – Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026-05-16 | WarHeatMap.app

Home › Democratic Republic of the CongoADF rebel attack in Ituri leaves 40 dead and homes burnedIn early to mid-May 2026, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)—a rebel group allied with the Islamic State—killed at least 40 people and burned several homes in the volatile Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The destruction of civilian infrastructure forced remaining survivors to flee their communities. Using IDMC rules for a localized village raid, this attack newly displaced an estimated 1,500 civilians.
Date: 2026-05-16
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: TPR / AP News
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