2020 N'Délé clashes
| 2020 N'Délé clashes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of the Central African Republic Civil War | ||||||||
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| Belligerents | ||||||||
| FPRC |
MLCJ RPRC |
 FACA | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | ||||||||
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Noureddine Adam Abdoulaye Hissène Moctar Adam |
Zacharia Damane Azor Kalité  |
Faustin-Archange Touadéra | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | ||||||||
| Dozens |
Dozens killed and injured 9 captured |
 1 killed | ||||||
| At least 86 people killed, thousands displaced | ||||||||
In 2020 heavy clashes between ex-Séléka groups erupted in N'Délé in Central African Republic.
History
On 2 March 2020 FPRC fighters killed RPRC colonel. FPRC refused to execute their fighters who were responsible for this attack. Two days later heavy clashes erupted between both groups in N'Délé. Several houses were burned down and thousands were displaced. On 5 March both sides received reinforcement[1] On 7 March 2020 MINUSCA staff member was killed in N'Délé during clahses.[2] On 10-11 March RPRC with support of MLCJ attacked FPRC positions in N'Délé seizing half of city and looting and burning central market and FPRC leader residence. More than 40 civilians were killed[3] On 1 April 2020 clashes erupted between FPRC fighters in Bornou neighborhood of N'Délé. Soldiers demanded resignation of FPRC chief, Moctar Adam.[4] On 6 April fighting resumed with blasts being heard in the city.[5] On 15 April UN reported that situation started to improve after FPRC chief returned to city.[6] However on 29 April RPRC and MLCJ attacked central market in N'Délé killing at least 37 people[7] On 12 May clashes between FPRC and RPRC erupted again after alleged act of robbery by FPRC fighters resulting in six deaths.[8]
Aftermath
On 19 May 2020 MINUSCA arrested nine RPRC fighters in N'Délé including general Azor Kalité while they were trying to escape to Tirigoulou. They were transfered two days later to Bangui. They have been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.[9]
References
- ^ "CAR: Rebels from RPRC escalate hostilities in tense region of Bamingui-Bangoran". 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic". United Nations. 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Centrafrique : 40 civils massacrés à Ndélé par la coalition Jandjawids soudanais RPRC-MLCJ-TOUADERA".
- ^ "RCA : violent accrochage entre les différents éléments coalisés du FPRC à Ndélé". 2 April 2020.
- ^ "RCA : reprise des combats à Ndélé". 7 April 2020.
- ^ "AFTER DEADLY VIOLENCE, THE SITUATION IS GRADUALLY IMPROVING IN BIRAO AND NDELE". United Nations. 15 April 2020.
- ^ "CAR: Clashes erupt following attack in Ndélé April 29". 30 April 2020.
- ^ "CAR: Clashes erupt between rival groups near Ndélé May 12". 14 May 2020.
- ^ "RCA : arrivée à Bangui du général Azor Kalité et ses 8 éléments arrêtés par la Minusca à Ndélé". 22 May 2020.