Beni: At least 24 civilians killed in attack attributed to ADF in Cantine-Aloya

At least 24 civilians were killed in an attack attributed to ADF rebels, launched around 11 p.m. Thursday in several parts of Cantine-Aloya, about 60 kilometres west of Beni in North Kivu. The attackers burned homes and businesses before retreating toward the forest. Joint FARDC-UPDF forces, supported by Wazalendo fighters, began pursuit operations on Friday morning as residents fled to Mabalako, Kyatsaba and nearby communities. Socio-economic activity was paralysed, and civil society urged authorities to strengthen security, noting that earlier warnings had failed to prevent the attack.