France condemns within the strongest attainable phrases the 2 lethal assaults carried out on September 9 within the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Daesh-affiliated terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF/ISCAP). The first assault occurred in Ntoyo, in Lubero Territory, and killed no less than 71 civilians. The second killed 18 civilians in Beni Territory.
France sends its condolences to the grieving households and the Congolese folks. It stands with the Congolese authorities. It requires the return of peace and safety to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes area.
