location: Tshikapa
notes: Congolese soldiers have clashed with Kamwina Nsapu militiamen in the Tshikapa area from Dec.2-4. At least 23 fighters were reported killed, although specific reports of fatalities among police, soldiers and militiamen were conflicting. 5 militiamen were also captured, while 5 civilians were also allegedly killed in the crossfire (total fatalities of 28 coded across 3 events).
target_text: location: Tshikapa, fatalities: 10