In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in recent days, several deadly attacks have been attributed to the armed group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. “ The enemy is approaching the town of Béni “, says a spokesperson for the Armed Forces, adding that, “ within these terrorist movements, they recorded several deaths following joint operations with the Ugandan army “.
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In the East of the DRC, in recent days, several deadly attacks have been attributed to the armed group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). At the end of March, around ten people were killed on the outskirts of the town of Béni, in North Kivu.
On April 2, at least 10 civilians were killed, still in Béni territory, during an attack on a health center in Mangina.
Since the start of the year, there has been an increase in violence in this part of the country which the authorities attribute to the ADF rebels, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. An increase explained by Captain Anthony Mwalushayi, spokesperson for the Congolese army in the region.
“ They recorded several deaths following joint operations with the Ugandan army »
“ The enemy is approaching the town of Bénihe says at the microphone of Paulina Zidi. Within these terrorist movements, they recorded several deaths following joint operations with the Ugandan army in the Mwalika valley, east of national road number 4. And the enemy is migrating towards the west of this road. This is why you have incursions in the Mavivi district and recently in Mangina, a rural commune, I was going to say. The enemy is forcing recruitment among our young people “.
He adds : “ And the second cause of this incursion is also the disorder maintained by certain young people who claim to be Wazalendo, they have been visible in this area for some time. They unfortunately support the ADF with ammunition. So the atmosphere is not really favorable to the Congolese army. »