Extremist Rebels Kill Civilians in Congo

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Extremist-linked rebels have killed at least a dozen people in a raid on a rural community in the volatile east of Congo, with ties to the Islamic State group. The violence near the border with Uganda has led to mass displacement and human rights abuses.

Key Points

  • Extremist-linked rebels with ties to ISIS killed civilians in a raid
  • Army responded by killing attackers and rescuing civilians
  • Violence in the region has led to mass displacement and human rights abuses

Pros

  • Army responded swiftly to the attack, killing four of the attackers and rescuing civilians
  • Awareness raised about the ongoing violence in the region

Cons

  • At least a dozen people killed, including children under 10
  • Mass displacement and human rights abuses reported