Uganda, DRC troops free 200 from IS camp

A joint Ugandan-Congolese military raid freed at least 200 civilians from an Islamist militant camp in eastern DRC last week.

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Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 12:55 UTC

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Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescued at least 200 civilians in a raid on an Islamist militant camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week. The operation targeted a camp belonging to the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Uganda's military announced the successful rescue on Monday, April 20, 2026. The ADF is a major security threat in the region, known for brutal attacks on civilians.

e/eineurope · topic · T-02175cycle Monday, 20 April 2026 at 12:55 UTC · first reported 20 Apr