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ADF attack kills 35 civilians in Beni territory

Islamist rebels attacked the locality of Cantine-Aloya on November 6, 2026.

At least 35 civilians died in a new attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Beni territory, DR Congo. The attack occurred during the night of Thursday to Friday, November 6, 2026, in the locality of Cantine-Aloya.

The ADF, an Islamist group, carried out the assault in Cantine-Aloya, a location situated on the border between the Beni and Lubero territories. The victims were all civilians.

This incident follows a pattern of violence attributed to the ADF in the region.