ISIS-Linked Group Kills 17 Christians in Congo, Hundreds Dead Since 2022

The ISIS-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces attacked villages in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 17 Christians and leaving many others missing, compounded by an active Ebola outbreak displacing thousands. The systematic targeting of Christians by Islamic militant groups mirrors the end-times pattern Jesus warned of — a global escalation of persecution against His followers preceding His return. Scripture explicitly foretells that believers will be hated and killed for their faith in the last days, with the Congo now ranked the second deadliest country for Christians worldwide.