Even before the Islamic State claimed responsibility, it was clear this was a jihad attack: Hamas-linked AP doesn’t deign to inform its hapless readers of the fact, but the Allied Democratic Forces is a jihad group dedicated to imposing Sharia over Central Africa.
“Infants, patients among 13 killed in Congo hospital attack,” by Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press, July 8, 2022 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
KINSHASA, Congo — Rebels attacked a hospital in Congo and killed at least 13 people, including infants and patients, according to hospital and military officials. The Congolese army said three attackers were killed when the military intervened.
Some hospital staff are missing and several houses were burned in the attack Thursday night on the medical center in Lume, North Kivu province. It’s the largest health facility in the region.
Among those killed in the attack were three infants and four patients, hospital chief Kule Bwenge told reporters.
“Four blocks of the medical center were set on fire. Several sick guards, as well as a nurse, are missing,” he said.
The reason for targeting the hospital was unclear.
In the nearby village of Kidolo, four other people were killed with machetes and shot, apparently as part of the same attack.
North Kivu military spokesman Anthony Mualushayi said the attackers were Mai-Mai militia members from the Dido group. In addition to the attackers who were killed, one was captured in the ensuing clashes, he said.
But local civic groups accused rebels of the Uganda-based Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, of carrying out the attack. ADF rebels have been active in eastern Congo for decades and have killed thousands in the region since they resurfaced in 2013….
“Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Attack in Congo -Statement,” Reuters, July 9, 2022:
CAIRO (Reuters) – Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Thursday that targetted the town of Lume in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…
On Friday, two witnesses said assailants had killed at least a dozen patients at a clinic overnight, blaming the raid on Islamist fighters allied to Islamic State.
somehistory says
“the reason for targeting the hospital was unclear.”
not to moi. mozlum terrorists go where the most vulnerable people can be targeted for murder, kidnapping, rape…whatever they choose to do to please their demon snake “father the devil.”
Patients….in a vulnerable condition…after all, they are “patients in hospital”…and tiny babies…not the most likely to be able to make any defense.
Scum, demon scum are killing people everywhere and won’t stop on their own. But, when they are stopped, it will be once and for all time. and these scum will reap as they have sown.
gravenimage says
Yes–Jihadists so often attack not just civilians, but hospitals and schools and celebrations for children.
God, I hate Islam.
David M says
I can’t think of a worse thing for anyone to do than this. I hope they burn in hell for this.
Kuffar says
So much for the religion of peace
born saturday says
the ottomaniac chalifate of the sultan is behind all jihad worldwide in a scheme funded by the rich arab states to islamize the world…
Laverne says
Unlike many countries where the US has muddled with a hostile population, many Africans want US intervention to stabilize their countries. Why not work out a deal to exchange part of the rare minerals in exchange for security and for low interest loans to thousands of poor people fir businesses, farms and education through reputable charities? If done right, there would be really no cost to the taxpayer, and it would be a project military recruits could get excited we d about. We can’t let Muslims terrorize innocent people while the Chinese hoard Africa’s resources.
gravenimage says
Unfortunately, the West has given enormous amounts of aid, charity, and loans (mostly forgiven) to African nations for decades now; in all but a few cases this has done little to no good.
gravenimage says
Congo: Muslims attack hospital, murder at least 13 people, including infants and patients
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So horrifying. And few in the West know anything about this. At least this terrible story was covered by AP.