Suspected Islamist Rebels Kill 38 in Overnight Attack in Congo

Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 38 people in an overnight attack on villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Allied Democratic Forces, blamed for the attack, originate from Uganda and have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. They frequently attack, destabilizing the region.

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