Islamic State Video Shows Christian Prisoners in DRC Allegedly Released After Paying Islamic Tax to the Group
Video screenshot Bottom Line Up Front On 24 April 2026, Islamic State's official Amaq News Agency released a 1-minute 12-second video showing Christian prisoners in an unknown location in Ituri Province of DRC, before their release after paying Jizya (taxes imposed on non-Muslims who live under Muslim control) to the Islamic State (IS). The IS branch in DRC is Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP). Video content of ISCAP activity is relatively frequent and the group remains one of the biggest Jihadist threats to Africa. It explicitly states that it purposefully targets Christians in attacks and it is known for targeting what the group calls the "economy/economic activity of Christians" in DRC. This means using tactics such as arson to destroy Christian homes, businesses and vehicles. Their strategies and goals are clearly outlined in a video from September 2025. In Detail The video shows an ISCAP fighter addressing the group of captured Christians in an unknown...
