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A row between an uncle and his nephew over the title of a traditional chief sparked violence which led to 31 people dying in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend, officials say.
Officials say the violence in the central Kasai province were between tribal militia and security forces.
Deputy Governor Hubert Mbingho N’Vula said 13 members of the security forces sent to quell the fighting were among those killed. Eighteen militiamen also died, he said.
Mr N’Vula said public order had been restored in and around the city of Tshikapa in the remote province.
DR Congo is beset by sporadic violence between ethnic militias.
This has been enflamed further by the postponing of a presidential election due to be held before the end of the year.
