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The Anti-balaka (anti-machete) is an alliance [citation needed] of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said by the Guardian to be composed primarily of Christians, but also some Muslims. [3]
An internal conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) started essentially on 13 April 2013, when the government of President Michel Djotodia officially took over. The fighting was between the government of the Central African Republic's former Séléka coalition of rebel groups, who are mainly from the Muslim minority, and the mainly Christian anti-balaka coalition.
In July 2014, ex-Séléka factions and Anti-balaka representatives signed a ceasefire agreement. [39] By the end of 2014, the country was de facto partitioned with the Anti-Balaka controlling the south and west, from which most Muslims had evacuated, and ex-Séléka groups controlling the north and east. [40]
On 6 May, Anti-balaka supported by security forces attacked PK5 district, but their attack was repelled. [20] On 20 May, it was reported that taxis will resume operation in PK5. [ 21 ] On 2 October, six people were killed (including three civilians and three militiamen) and 10 injured as a result of shootout between the "Force" and "Moussa ...
Anti-balaka: Ongoing. Ceasefire signed in July 2014 [4] Ongoing sectarian violence [5] References This page was last edited on 16 December ...
The three anti-balaka leaders said they had been sent by the government to drive out the UPC rebels and that they planned to stay there for a month. [1] On 7 December 2021, around 5 a.m., armed elements identified as UPC fighters tried to counterattack with firearms but were routed by the much more numerous Anti-balaka attackers.
Between 200 and 400 armed attackers included besides UPC fighters local militia called "mujahedin" consisting of Alindao's Muslim youth. Around 12 Anti-balaka fighters armed with home-made firearms managed to resist the attack until they ran out of ammunition and were forces to withdraw by 10:00 hour allowing attackers to overrun the camp. [1]
Anti-balaka took control of Gaga and Zawa near Yaloke. [151] Three FACA soldiers were killed in Zawa. [152] Anti-balaka took control of Nandobo near Berberati kidnapping local gendarmes. [153] 18 December: Anti-balaka attacked Yaloké and Bossembélé. [154] Yaloké was captured by rebels and four soldiers were killed. [155]