Redern forces have had three major skirmishes with the newly formed militia in Honiara. Four soldiers so far have died, but the Capital has been captured. A vote by the Malaitan provincial government has led to the standing down of all official government police forces and other groups on the island after the local militia forces were beaten back at Langa Langa. The island of Makira also surrendered when the frigates visited the island. In all sixteen soldiers have died, but Redern forces have managed to take over the majority of the populated area.