ADF Rebels Massacre 16 Civilians in Ituri Province
At least 16 people were killed in a brutal armed ground attack by suspected Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in a village in Ituri province. The escalating militant violence and mass displacement are severely complicating health workers' access amid a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
Date: July 23, 2026
Location: Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 16
Source: Associated Press