At least 10 people have been killed and an unknown number of others kidnapped in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, a military spokesman said on Monday.
Rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an IS affiliate in the region, attacked the Batangi-Mbau area in North Kivu province on Sunday night, according to spokesman Mak Hazukay. Several houses were set on fire during the attack, he added.
Eastern DRC has been plagued by armed violence for decades, as more than 120 groups fight for power, land and valuable mineral resources , while others try to defend their communities. Some armed groups have been accused of massacres.
The violence has forced nearly 7 million people to flee their homes.