Central African Republic conflict (2012—present)
Central African Republic Civil War (2012–2014) |
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Map of battles in the Central African Republic (For a more detailed map of the current military situation, see ) |
Date |
10 December 2012 - 24 July 2014 |
Location |
Central African Republic |
Result |
Ongoing sectarian violence
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Séléka rebel coalition takes power from François Bozizé.
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Fighting between Seleka factions and Anti-balaka militias.
- President Michel Djotodia resigns. Interim government is followed by an elected government.
- De facto split between Ex-seleka factions controlled north and east and Anti-balaka controlled south and west with a Seleka faction declaring the Republic of Logone.
- Fighting between Ex-seleka factions FPRC and UPC.
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Belligerents |
FPRC
UPC
MPC
3R
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Central African Republic
MINUSCA (since 2014)
MISCA (2013-2014)
France (2013–16)
South Africa (2012–13)
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Commanders and leaders |
Noureddine Adam
Joseph Zoundeiko †
Ali Darassa
Michel Djotodia (2013–14)
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Faustin-Archange Touadéra (Since 2016)
Catherine Samba-Panza (2014–16)
François Bozizé (2012–13)
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga
Emmanuel Macron
Jacob Zuma
EUFOR RCA:
Philippe Pontiès
MICOPAX:
Jean-Felix Akaga (until 2013) |
Levy Yakete
Patrice Edouard Ngaissona
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Strength |
3,000 (Séléka claim)
1,000–2,000 (Other estimates) |
3,500
MINUSCA 13,000
2,000
200 ECCAS: 3,500+ peacekeepers
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1,000
Georgia: 140 African Union: 6,000 |
50,000-72,000 |
Casualties and losses |
500+ rebel casualties (Bangui only, South African claim)
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Unknown number killed or captured
1 policeman killed
15 soldiers killed
3 soldiers killed
2 soldiers killed
3 soldiers killed
1 soldier killed |
53 |
Civilian casualties:
Unknown number killed or wounded
200,000 internally displaced; 20,000 refugees (1 Aug 2013)
700,000 internally displaced; +288,000 refugees (Feb 2014) Total: Thousands killed+5,186 killed (till September 2014)
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Ongoing sectarian violence
FPRC
UPC
MPC
3R
France (2013–16)
South Africa (2012–13)
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