source: Actualite
actor1: Rioters (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
location: Watsa
notes: On 29 July 2020, a group of artisanal gold miners demonstrated in the mining town of Watsa (Haut-Uele) and the neighboring Durba town (Haut-Uele) to demand the immediate reopening of one of the mining sites, closed by local authorities for unclear reasons, and the dismissal of the territory administrator. The miners set barricades, set tires on fire and confronted the police by throwing rocks. The police responded by firing tear gas and gunshots in the air, resulting in at least 10 people injured, including policemen. 10 miners were arrested. Major property damage was reported in both localities. [size=at least 10]