source: Actualite; Radio Okapi
actor1: Rioters (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
location: Rugenge
notes: 18 February. Approximately 350 police deployed to Uvira in December protested and barricaded highway 5 in Rugenge. The police demonstrated over 3-4 months of backpay which they have not received. The demonstrators reportedly charged civilians to cross through the barricade. Military forces intervened to restore order.