The ADF, also referred to by some experts and institutions as #ISIS -Central Africa (IS-CA), originally began as a rebel group in #Uganda in 1994, where it accused the government in Kampala of persecuting Muslims.
In 2002, the ADF crossed the border into eastern #DRC after offensives by the Ugandan army saw it lose its footing. The group attacked civilians in both countries from its base in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces, with researchers noting that its tactics became more violent over the years.
Although ISIL no longer has the ability to hold ground or control a caliphate in the Middle East, experts say it has devolved its structure, focusing on regional affiliates, particularly in parts of Africa. A UN Experts Group report found that ISIL central financially supports the ADF.
ADF is one of a multitude of armed groups – some experts say about 100 – operating in the mineral-rich but poorly governed eastern DRC. The region is one of the most complex conflict zones in the world.
ADF’s attacks in July came as the DRC was enjoying some relief from the M23 rebels, arguably the strongest of all the armed groups. M23, the #UN says, is backed by #Rwanda.
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