Afghanistan, Oct. 14 -- At least 19 civilians were killed in a nighttime raid by suspected ISIS-linked militants in North Kivu, eastern Congo, local authorities confirmed Monday.
At least 19 civilians were killed in a nighttime attack by suspected Islamic State-linked militants in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said on Monday.
The assault occurred in North Kivu province, an area frequently targeted by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group aligned with Islamic State's Central Africa Province branch.
Witnesses said the assailants wore army-style uniforms, allowing them to enter the village undetected before opening fire on residents. Many of the victims were farmers and traders caught off guard in their h...