 Congolese forces managed to quell the fighting, which lasted for more than four hours on Saturday. The clash has left many people injured, including four Congolese soldiers. Many residents have fled their homes to take shelter in secure areas. The governor of Ituri province has asked the army to pursue the attackers, accusing them of threatening to derail an ongoing peace process. Militia groups in the Minro-Rich region have clashed in recent weeks as they jostle for control over artisanal mines.