180 people with possible Ebola infection fled after rebel attack in Congo

The attack in Cantine by the Allied Democratic Forces resulted in the deaths of at least 33 civilians and the destruction of over fifty homes. A health post was also burned, forcing an Ebola patient and 180 potential cases to flee. Cantine, located in North Kivu, is facing a severe Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo variant, which has claimed over 5,000 lives. Ongoing violence in the region hampers efforts to combat the outbreak. The ADF, with roots in Uganda and allegiance to ISIS since 2019, frequently targets civilians. In July 2025, the group killed 66 people in Eastern Congo, where around 100 other rebel groups, including the Rwandan-backed M23, are active.