This question will be resolved using the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) project’s dashboard. To count the number of battle-related fatalities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a given time period: 

• Adjust the “Event Date” filter to the relevant dates. 
• Select “Battles” from the event type filter.
• Select “Democratic Republic of the Congo” from the Region filter. 
• Click “Apply Filters” 
• Change the dropdown box located on the upper right side of the line graph from “Event Count” to “Fatalities”

Fatality counts from previous years are below:

• Instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo 
• M23 rebels pledge to retreat from key position in eastern DRC 
• Renewed fighting in DRC raises fears of chaotic proxy conflict