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At least 43 killed in jihadist attack in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

At least 43 people have been killed in an attack in Ituri province in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rebels linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) are behind the attack, a spokesman for the country's military said.

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The attack took place on Wednesday in the village of Bafwakoa.

The military said that many people were killed and 44 houses were set on fire in connection with the attack.

The rebel group ADF, which is said to be responsible, emerged in neighboring Uganda and has sworn allegiance to IS. The ADF is repeatedly accused of massacres in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu.

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