Kampala, Uganda – (African Boulevard News) – The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have been receiving financial support from the Islamic State group (ISIS), according to United Nations experts. The ADF rebels, who are active in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are accused of Friday’s attack on a high school in Uganda.
The UN experts have been investigating the ADF for several months and have concluded that the group is being financed by the Islamic State. They have also established that the ADF has been receiving support from other terrorist groups in the region.
“The evidence we have collected shows that the ADF is receiving financial support from the Islamic State group,” said one of the UN experts. “This is a worrying development and shows that there is a growing threat from terrorism in the region.”
The ADF has been active in the DRC for more than two decades and is responsible for thousands of deaths and atrocities. The group has also been responsible for a number of attacks in Uganda over the years.
Friday’s attack on a high school in Uganda was one of the most brazen attacks the ADF has carried out in the country. The attack left at least 10 people dead and dozens injured.
The Ugandan government has condemned the attack and has vowed to take action against the ADF. “We will not tolerate terrorism in any form and we will take all necessary measures to ensure that the ADF is brought to justice,” said a government spokesperson.
The UN experts have also called on the international community to do more to combat terrorism in the region. “We need to work together to address the growing threat from terrorism in the region. This requires a coordinated and sustained effort from all countries in the region,” said the UN expert.
The news of the ADF’s links to the Islamic State group is likely to increase concerns about terrorism in the region. The Ugandan government has already tightened security measures in the wake of the attack and has warned people to be vigilant.
This latest attack is a grim reminder of the continuing threat from terrorism in the region. The UN experts have urged governments in the region to do more to combat the threat from terrorism and to work together to address the root causes of extremism.
