Islamic State Killing Christians Across Congo: More Than 1,100 Dead and No End in Sight Islamic State-linked terrorists, primarily through the Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), have killed over 1,100 Christians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since December 2024. Attacks have escalated, with ISCAP imposing ultimatums on Christian communities: convert to Islam, accept subjugation, or face death. These systematic abuses have been documented as war crimes and crimes against humanity, leading to widespread displacement.

• ISCAP has killed over 1,100 Christians in eastern DRC since December 2024.
• Attacks by ISCAP and ADF have intensified in 2026, with frequent killings and abductions.
• ISCAP presents an ultimatum to Christian communities: convert, accept dhimmi status, or die.
• The group labels resisting Christians as ‘Christian combatants’ to legitimize attacks.
• Amnesty International and the European Parliament have documented these violations as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• Despite Christians forming over 95% of the DRC population, the country ranks high for Christian persecution.
• Other armed groups like M23 and CODECO also pose threats to Christian communities.