source: Reuters; Igihe; AFP; Xinhua
actor1: Military Forces of Rwanda (1994-)
actor2: FLN: National Liberation Front
location: Nyamabuye
notes: On December 16th or 17th, RDF soldiers intercepted the unidentified armed group which had attacked Cyitabi sector on December 15th. The interception occurred in Nyamagabe, close to the border with Burundi. Three attackers were killed by the RDF according to a military press statement, and 74 civilians who had been abducted on Dec 15th were rescued. The army said the remaining attackers fled into Burundi. UPDATE: the FLN rebel movement has subsequently declared responsibility for the attacks in the area, and the ensuing clashes with Rwandan soldiers.