Horrific terror attack in Democratic Republic of Congo linked to Islamic State
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Catholic church, kills over 20
The terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack on a Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of Congo that killed at least 20 people. The attack took place on Sunday morning when gunmen entered the church during Mass and opened fire on the congregation. Over 100 others were wounded in the attack and the death toll is expected to rise.
eyewitnesses reported that attackers, dressed in military fatigues, shouted Islamist slogans as they carried out the attack. There were reports that the gunmen were initially confused as they were expecting the church to be full of children, but the service was exclusively for adults.
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joe Biden, expressed his condolences to the victims and their families, and strongly condemned the act of terrorism. The attack has raised serious concerns about the security situation in the country and the growing threat of Islamic extremism.
Investigation into the attack
The authorities are yet to identify the attackers or their motives. The government has launched an investigation into the attack and has called for increased security at religious sites across the country. The investigation into the attack is still ongoing, and authorities are working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
