source: 7 Sur 7; Twitter; Actualite; Kivu Security Tracker; Radio Okapi; La Prunelle
actor1: Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
actor2: ADF: Allied Democratic Forces
location: Loselose
notes: On 1 January 2021, the FARDC clashed with ADF combatants in Loselose village (Beni, Nord-Kivu), following a new military offensive after these rebels had occupied the village earlier that week. 10 civilians were killed in the clash and 16 ADF rebels and 2 FARDC soldiers were also killed (among the ADF's dead, 2 alleged Arab combatants were identified). At least 7 soldiers were injured. Other sources said that 7 soldiers were killed (not confirmed). The FARDC drove the ADF out of the village. The Islamic State group claimed the attack against the army.