ADF

Quick facts about ADF

1. The group formed in 1995 as a coalition between Ugandan Muslim opposition factions and regional anti-government rebels.
2. It operates primarily in the eastern forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, launching attacks across the border region.
3. The militant organization officially pledged allegiance to the Islamic State network under current leader Musa Baluku.
4. The joint Uganda and DRC military forces initiated Operation Shujaa to target and disband the group's strongholds.
5. The United States formally designated the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization due to widespread civilian massacres and insurgent activity.