Following the publication of photos from the 2026 Tabaski celebrations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Islamic State’s Central Africa Province (ISCAP), which includes the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), released numerous images, including children. The images have triggered concerns among Christians, observers, and analysts, who view them as part of an effort to demonstrate the group’s continued presence and long-term ambitions in the region. “Our hearts are heavy as we witness the continued suffering of our brothers and sisters in our region,” a Baptist pastor in Oicha said.