More than 200 civilians abducted by an armed group linked to the Islamic State in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been freed during...

More than 200 civilians abducted by an armed group linked to the Islamic State in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been freed during a joint military operation, according to authorities in neighbouring Uganda. Ugandan troops, working alongside Congolese forces, carried out a raid on a camp run by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant group originally formed in Uganda but now entrenched in eastern Congo. Among those rescued were several children, including a 14-year-old girl. Military officials said the freed captives described severe conditions, including food shortages, forced labour and harsh punishment. Many were found in poor health, suffering from illnesses such as malaria, breathing problems and extreme exhaustion. Addressing the survivors, Ugandan commander Maj Gen...