source: Radio Okapi; AFP; UN HRC; MONUSCO
actor1: Batende Ethnic Militia (Democratic Republic of Congo)
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Bongende
notes: 17 December. Following the attack on Yumbi city on 16/12, suspected Batende militia members attacked Bongende, Yumbi. The assailants mutilated the victims, removing limbs and sexual organs of men, women and children. Fetuses were cut out of pregnant women. At least one woman was raped and two children were reportedly abducted. A MONUSCO investigation confirmed 348 fatalities in Bongende, however, they suspected the actual number to be higher. Investigations found that the attacked on the Banunu were likely planned in advance and soldiers participated in the attacks on Bongende.