location: Hombo
notes: FARDC soldiers intervened in the Hombo area to stop the actions of Raia Mutomboki militiamen who had been 'looting' the area since Dec.6. During the incident, 6 civilians held hostage by the militiamen were killed. 4 combatants were also killed and 8 civilians wounded. Several hostages were also reported missing.
target_text: location: Hombo, fatalities: 10