Reports from Eastern DRC indicate that Rwandan FDLR Rebels engaged in a fierce battle with Mai Mai militia on October 10 resulting into the death of 13 people.
The clash was reported along the Katwiguru kisharo axis, north-east from Rutshuru town.
Mai mai Shetani militia lost three combatants and several deaths reported on the FDLR side.
The security situation was still confused about this axis in the day Thursday.
Residents in several villages in the area of fighting fled frightened by the violence.
The fighting is said to have began Wednesday at 5:00 pm and continued until late evening.
Some residents of the area say that the Mayi-Mayi Shetani have received a reinforcement of men in military uniforms from Nyakakoma sector.
Frightened civilians said they heard heavy explosions and have crossed the border into Uganda.
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