ADF Church Attack in Congo Kills Over 35

Between 35 and 43 people were killed and dozens injured in a brutal attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist group linked to ISIS, on a Catholic church in Komanda, Ituri province, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The assault, which took place on Sunday night, targeted worshippers attending a prayer vigil using guns, machetes, and arson. Several houses and shops were also burned, and some victims, including members of the Eucharistic Crusade movement, were kidnapped or remain missing. The attack ended a period of relative calm in the area, sparking outrage among local and civil society leaders who called for stronger security measures. Official death tolls vary between 21 and 43 depending on sources, reflecting ongoing investigation and chaos in the aftermath. The ADF, originally from Uganda, has intensified attacks on civilians across eastern DRC in recent years, increasing regional instability.