source: Radio Okapi; RFI
actor1: Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2001-2019)
actor2: Rioters (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Bukavu
notes: Civilians in Bukavu gathered to protest the 3 deaths occurred during the night before. They blocked roads before the police intervened and dispersed them. The situation was described as untenable. Youth related to the M23 movement was also part of the riot. The youth torched cars and set up barricades along major roads, and some of them were brutally beaten by police forces who were trying to prevent an uprising.