Here, as always, the objective is to “strike terror in the enemies of Allah” (Qur’an 8:60), so that they flee the area and leave it for Muslims, expanding the dar al-Islam. “7 civilians killed, several missing in rebel attack in DR Congo,” Anadolu Agency, August 30,2026: At least seven civilians were killed in a weekend […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Muslims murder 16 people in jihad raid on village
As always, the goal is to terrorize the non-Muslims into converting to Islam or leaving the area. This is how the Islamic world was created. The imperative has never been reformed or rejected, and obviously some Muslims continue to pursue it. “Islamic State-linked fighters in Congo kill 16 in Ebola-hit area,” Reuters, June 3, 2026: […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: Muslims ‘began killing many Christians who were crying to Jesus Christ,’ murder 21
Terror is not incidental to this. It is the whole point of the endeavor: “Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” — Qur’an 8:60 The jihadis want to frighten the Christians into fleeing […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: Muslims behead five Christians, burn down church, health center, 63 homes
“When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks…” (Qur’an 47:4) “Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “Five Christians Beheaded by Islamic State in North Kivu, D. R. Congo,” Barnabas Aid, […]
DR Congo: Muslims murder patients in hospital, then set the facility on fire, killing mothers in maternity ward
“The army pursued them, but despite its efforts, the terrorists escaped. They seem to be better armed and equipped than the regular forces.” We have noted this many times. Who is funding and equipping the jihadis? Why doesn’t anyone try to cut off the sources of funding? “DR Congo: Terrorists kill civilians at Church-run hospital […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: Muslims murder at least nine people in jihad raid, loot shops, burn homes
“Kavalami said civil society representatives had alerted security forces about the threat of attacks but no steps had been taken.” Why not? Because security forces are either unable or unwilling to help. Jihad groups are apparently more powerful than national militaries in many areas of Africa. “Militia Attack Kills at Least Nine in Eastern DR […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: Muslims murder at least 52 people, take over 100 hostages, in series of jihad attacks
“As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them to death by cutting their necks; the second, to enslave them and apply the laws of slavery regarding their sale and manumission; the third, to ransom them in exchange for goods […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: Muslims target mining areas in jihad attacks, murder hundreds, mostly Christians
“Local leaders are asking for more military support,” yet that military support either doesn’t exist, or Congo leaders have no desire to confront the jihadis. The ADF is affiliated with the Islamic State. “ADF Kills Hundreds in Lubero, North Kivu,” International Christian Concern, June 13, 2025: 6/13/2025 DRC (International Christian Concern) — On June 7, […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Muslims attack farmers in their fields with machetes, murder nine people
Muslims “strike terror in the enemies of Allah” (Qur’an 8:60), and once again, government forces are unable or unwilling to stop them. “Islamic State-linked rebels in fresh attack in eastern Congo kill 9 villagers,” by Justin Kabumba, Associated Press, March 9, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): GOMA, Congo (AP) — Islamic State-linked rebels […]
DR Congo: Muslims stage series of jihad raids on villages, murder at least 16 people, abduct 20 others
“As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them to death by cutting their necks; the second, to enslave them and apply the laws of slavery regarding their sale and manumission; the third, to ransom them in exchange for goods […]