Survivors recount Islamist massacres of Congolese Christians in terrorism report
Islamist militant groups are waging a campaign of wanton slaughter against Christians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a new report.
TL;DR
- Islamist militant groups, primarily the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), are targeting Christians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Amnesty International's report details "war crimes and crimes against humanity" by the ADF, including massacres, abductions, and torture.
- Survivors recount brutal attacks, such as the September 2025 massacre in Ntoyo village where militants killed dozens of people and burned homes.
- The ADF, originally from Uganda, has been displaced into the DRC and targets Christian populations, although they have also attacked other sects.
- The ADF's relationship with the Islamic State group is complex and under scrutiny, with ties believed to have been established around 2017.
- The violence has resulted in widespread murder and displacement of Congolese citizens.