actor1: Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2001-2019)
actor2: Mayi Mayi Militia (Body of Christ)
notes: Members of a new self-defense (Mayi Mayi) militia 'Body of Christ' took up arms in the Mutiri neighbourhood of Butembo and were allegedly planning to go to Beni to protect against the ADF. As they were arming themselves with machetes, slingshots and arrows, FARDC soldiers intervened and opened fire on them, leading to a clash that resulted in 3 fatalities. 2 of those killed were civilians who were reportedly hit by stray bullets, while one soldier also died. A different source said 2 soldiers and 3 civilians were killed.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2001-2019), actor2: Mayi Mayi Militia (Body of Christ)