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Anti-balaka
The Anti-balaka is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said to be composed primarily of Christians. However, some church leaders have contested the claimed exclusively Christian character of such groups. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation and journalist Andrew Katz have noted that animists also participate in Anti-balaka groups. This militia formed in the Central African Republic after the rise to power of Michel Djotodia in 2013.C.Africa militia is an enemy of peace: French commander apa.az, recovered 14 March 2014 Amnesty International reported in 2015 that some members of anti-balaka groups have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Warlords In The Central African Republic
This is a list of military commanders who served in armed groups during the Central African Republic Civil War. They are listed by their most recent military allegiance. Symbols near their names indicate their fate: * – killed during fighting, * – died for other reason while being active, * – dropped his weapons and is no longer leading any fighters, * – awaiting trial in jail. * – jailed and subsequently acquitted. * – convicted and serving his sentence. * – convicted, completed his sentence. Those with names in bold are reportedly still active in armed groups as of 2022. Fate of others in the list is unknown. Anti-balaka * Maxime Mokom – leader of Mokom branch. One of the signatories of 2019 peace agreement. Arrested in 2021 by the International Criminal Court. * Dieudonné Ndomaté – leader of Ngaïssona branch. One of the signatories of 2019 peace agreement. Arrested on 11 May 2021 in Bouca. Acquitted in 2022. * Patrice Edouard Ngaissona – form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present)
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Dieudonné Ndomaté
Dieudonné Ndomaté is former Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism in the Central African Republic, and leader of Anti-balaka, arrested in 2021 for treason and later acquitted. Life He is a paternal uncle of Rodrigue Ngaibona alias Andjilo, another Anti-balaka general. From 2004 to 2012 he studied at University of Bangui. Civil war In 2013, Ndomaté joined Anti-balaka. On 5 December 2013, he left Bouca to participate in attack on Bangui. In December 2014, he was a Deputy Chief of Operations of the Anti-balaka of Boy-Rabe neighborhood in Bangui. In 2015, he was National Coordinator in charge of the operations of the former Antibalaka. After transfer of Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona to the International Criminal Court in January 2019, Dieudonné Ndomaté became de facto leader of the Ngaïssona branch of the Anti-balaka. He was one of the signatories of 2019 peace agreement. On 3 March 2019, president Touadera nominated him as a Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism. On 28 Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Batangafo Clashes
In 2018 a series of clashes occurred in the Central African Republic town of Batangafo between Anti-balaka and Ex-Séléka militias. Timeline of events * 31 October: Anti-balaka fighters stabbed motorcyclist from Kabo who delivered vaccines to hospital. In retaliation Ex-Séléka fighters attacked IDP camps burning shelters. * 1 November: Ex-Séléka attacked and looted places in Batangafo. MINUSCA reinforcement arrived. * 2 November: Reinforcement from Kabo and Kaga-Bandoro for Ex-Séléka and from Ouogo/ Kambakota for Anti-balaka arrived. * 4 November: Young people demonstrated against MINUSCA. * 5 November: Continuous fight between Ex-Séléka and Anti-balaka. * 6 November: Demonstration against Pakistani troops. Another MINUSCA reinforcement arrived. * 7 November: Fightings largely stop. Another MINUSCA reinforcement arrived. * 8 November: Anti-balaka barriers disappeared. 5,100 tents have been destroyed. * 11 November: Anti-balaka blocked access to hospital for people fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxime Mokom
Maxime Jeoffroy Eli Mokom Gawaka is former minister of disarmament in the Central African Republic, and leader of Anti-balaka, arrested in 2022 for his war crimes. Life Mokom was born on 30 December 1978. In 2013 he was of cofounders of militant movement Anti-balaka. From 2013 to 2014 he committed multiples war crimes. On 10 December 2018 he was publicly indicted by International Criminal Court for murder, extermination, deportation or forcible transfer and displacement of civilian population, imprisonment or other severe deprivation of physical liberty, torture, persecution, enforced disappearance of persons, mutilation, intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population, intentionally directing attacks against buildings dedicated to religion, pillaging, enlistment of children under the age of 15 years and destruction of the adversary’s property. On 15 December 2020 he joined Coalition of Patriots for Change led by former president François Bozizé. He ordered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May 2017 Bangassou Clashes
During May 2017, a series of clashes occurred in the Central African Republic town of Bangassou Bangassou is a city in the south eastern Central African Republic, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River. It has a population of 24,447 (2003 census) and is the capital of the Mbomou prefecture. It is known for its wildlife, market, and near ... between Anti-balaka militias and MINUSCA forces. History On 13 May 2017 around 600 to 700 Anti-balaka fighters entered Bangassou attacking MINUSCA base and Muslim Tokoyo neighborhood. They started pillaging the city and attacking Muslim residents. More than 3,000 people escaped their homes seeking refugee in a hospital, cathedral and mosque. Anti-balaka besieged mosque sheltering more than 1,000 people. On 15 May MINUSCA forces managed to recapture key points in the city freeing hostages from mosque. In the following days more than 115 bodies were found in the city. One MINUSCA peacekeeper from Morocco was also killed. Responsibi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bossemptélé Massacre
On 18 January 2014 more than 100 people were killed by Anti-balaka militias in Bossemptélé in the Ouham-Pendé prefecture of the Central African Republic. Attack On 17 January 2014 Séléka fighters withdrew from Bossemptélé Bossemptélé is a sub-prefecture of Ouham-Pendé in the Central African Republic. Geography Bossemptélé is on the RN3 road northwest of Bangui and south of Bozoum, bordering the prefectures of Ombella-M'Poko and Nana-Mambéré. is at the .... With international forces largely absent, the next day Anti-balaka fighters attacked the city. The few armed Muslims and Séléka fighters who remained in the city tried to resist but were defeated. Anti-balaka then attacked Muslim civilians killing some of them. Some Muslims fled the city, while some took refuge at local Catholic mission. According to Amnesty International more than 100 civilians were killed during this massacre, including 70-year old imam. Most victims were adult men, but also incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Bakouma (2018–19)
From December 2018 to January 2019 heavy clashes took place in Bakouma Bakouma is a sub-prefecture in the prefecture of Mbomou in Central African Republic. The area is known for its prosperity of mineral resources which have for a long time remained unexploited. History Bakouma was founded in September 1892 when ... in Central African Republic. Battle On 31 December 2018 FPRC and UPC rebels took control of Bakouma city after battle with Anti-balaka. They cut telephone networks and looted more than 90% of houses. They killed Madambari brothers, local Anti-balaka leaders. On 2 January 2019 MINUSCA forces entered town demanding withdrawal of militias. More than 12,000 people had to leave city to local forests and roads without any shelters. On 8 January 100 people in Bangassou protested against violence in Bakouma. On 16 January 2019 MINUSCA forces recaptured entire town with support of military and Anti-balaka militias forcing FPRC fighters to leave. They established tempor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Séléka
Séléka CPSK-CPJP-UFDR was an alliance of rebel militia groups that subjugated the Central African Republic (CAR) on 24 March 2013. After its official dissolution in September 2013, the remaining rebel groups became known as Ex-Séléka. Séléka leader Michel Djotodia became the nation's president from March 2013 until his resignation in January 2014. Members of Séléka were almost all Muslim.The Economist: "The Central African Republic - Ever darker" 8 November 2013BBC: "Central African Republic: Religious tinderbox" 4 November 2013 Name The word ''seleka' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levy Yakete
Levy Yakete (born 1965 in Bangui, died 15 November 2014 in Bangui) was the political coordinator of the Anti-balaka group known as People’s Resistance Movement for Reforming of the Central African Republic. Sanctions were imposed on him by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2134 (2014) for his involvement in the ongoing Central African Republic conflict. He acted as the spokesperson for ousted president François Bozizé François Bozizé Yangouvonda (born 14 October 1946) is a Central African politician who was President of the Central African Republic from 2003 to 2013. Bozizé rose to become a high-ranking army officer in the 1970s, under the rule of Jean-Bà .... He reportedly died on 15 November 2014. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Yakete, Levy Central African Republic politicians Central African Republic Christians 1965 births 2014 deaths Leaders of Anti-balaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coalition Of Patriots For Change
The Coalition of Patriots for Change (''Coalition des patriotes pour le changement'') is a coalition of major rebel groups in the Central African Republic created in 2020 to disrupt the 2020–21 Central African general election. Background On 3 December 2020, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic rejected the candidature of former president François Bozizé in the upcoming presidential elections. On 4 December, François Bozizé met with Mahamat al-Khatim, leader of the Central African Patriotic Movement (MPC), in Kaga-Bandoro before leaving for his stronghold, Bossangoa. History On 15 December 2020, major rebel groups in the Central African Republic including Anti-balaka The Anti-balaka is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said to be composed primarily of Christians. However, some church leaders have contested the claimed exclusively Christian character ..., UPC, FPRC, 3R and MPC created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrice Edouard Ngaissona
Patrice is a given name meaning '' noble'' or '' patrician'', related to the names Patrick and Patricia. In English, Patrice is often a feminine first name. In French, it is used as a masculine first name. Popularity In the United States, the popularity of the name Patrice peaked in 1958 as the No. 212 most popular name. Its popularity has had ups and downs since then, but has fallen ever since 1987. The year 1995 was the most recent year the name Patrice appeared in the top 1000 names of babies born in the United States, at no. 941. People Men * Patrice Bart-Williams, known by the mononym "Patrice", reggae musician * Patrice Bergeron, ice hockey player * Patrice Brisebois, ice hockey player * Patrice Motsepe, South African businessman * Patrice Coirault (18751959), French ethnomusicologist * Patrice Evra (born 1981), French footballer * Patrice Guers, French bassist, known for his work in Rhapsody of Fire *Patrice Laliberté, Canadian film and television director and screenwri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
