location: Beni
notes: Thousands of demonstrators protested in Beni against insecurity in their territory following the killing of more than 40 civilians by suspected ADF rebels in Rwangoma and a smaller attack in Mayi moya the day before. The protesters raised barricades and clashed with police who used tear gas to attempt to disperse them, and later soldiers who reinforced them. At least 2 people, including a protester who died of a gunshot wound and a police officer, were reported killed and 5 wounded in the violence. At least some of those injured were hit by gunshots.
target_text: location: Beni, fatalities: 2