source: Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo; Kivu Security Tracker; Radio Okapi; Twitter
actor1: Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
actor2: Mayi Mayi Militia (Makanika)
location: Cakira
notes: On 16 August 2021, the FARDC regained territory in the village of Cakira/Chakira (Fizi, Sud-Kivu), following clashes against Makanika and its allies, including the Twirwaneho, Ngumino, Android and the FNL. The incident is part of a series of clashes that took place since 12 August across the territories of Fizi, Mwenga, and Uvira (coded as other events), which culminated in over 21-25 fatalities. Some sources suggest that 8 FARDC soldiers and 48 militiamen were wounded. 21 fatalities coded across 21 events.