Near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in western Uganda, terrorists with ties to the Islamic State attacked a school. During this terrorist action, 25 persons perished.
The Lubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe was attacked late on June 16, according to police, by members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Uganda organization with a stronghold in eastern Congo. In addition, the hostel was burned down, and food was stolen.
The Uganda Police announced this information on Twitter, stating that 25 bodies had so far been removed from the school and transported to Bawera Hospital. At Bawera Hospital, eight patients are still in serious condition.