Over 30 people killed in militants attacks in eastern DR Congo

MOSCOW: More than 30 people have been killed in a series of militants’ attacks in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo DR Congo.

According to details, the attacks were allegedly committed by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group in the Beni territory of the province of North Kivu. As a result, more than 21 civilians were killed.

Reports suggested that one of the attacks occurred in the settlement of Mantumbi, leaving 11 people dead, while another major incident in the settlement of Mamove killed six civilians, including a child.

It further reported that three persons were killed in the settlement of Mulolya and one in Aveli, while the militants torched one in Mamove. Seven people, including children, were also injured in the attacks.  

DR Congo has long been fighting the ADF, which was formed in western Uganda to oppose the government and eventually expanded its activities into the neighboring state.

The group is considered to be a terrorist organization in Uganda and is believed to be responsible for frequent outbreaks of violence in both Uganda and DR Congo.