Congo Church Attack Kills Over 40 in Islamic State Assault

Published JUL 28

Congo Church Attack Kills Over 40 in Islamic State Assault

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Above: The town of Komanda in Ituri province, DRC, where a local group of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which was aligned to the Islamic State group, attacked and killed church worshippers on Saturday. Image copyright: Glody Murhabazi/Contributor/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Government-critical narrative

This horrific massacre exposes the complete failure of the DRC's security apparatus and international peacekeeping efforts. The attack proves that IS may be exploiting the DRC's rampant instability.

Africa Defense Forum Hstoday

Pro-government narrative

There are reasons to be hopeful about improved stability in the DRC. The DRC-Rwanda peace deal could potentially be a turning point in addressing the root conflicts of instability that could ultimately improve security conditions.

Metaculus Prediction

Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

Attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels kills at least 34, civil leader says

At least 34 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says

At least 38 killed in church attack in eastern DR Congo

Al JazeeraJUL 28

At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says

Associated PressJUL 28

Up to 43 dead after attacks on church and homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo carried out by Islamic State linked group

Daily MailJUL 28

At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says

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