In 2020 heavy clashes between ex-Séléka groups erupted in N'Délé in Central African Republic. Fighting was largely along ethnic lines between Rounga factions of FPRC and ethnically Goula and Kara rebel groups.
On 2 March 2020 FPRC fighters killed an 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 leading to several people being killed and injured.[1] On 5 March both sides received reinforcement from Birao and surrounding villages. At 5 am clashes were reported 5 km from N'Délé. Thousands of refugees mainly from Goula ethnic groups began to gather at MINUSCA base near airport.[2] On 7 March 2020 MINUSCA staff member was killed in N'Délé during clashes.[3] RPRC was forced to withdraw from N'Délé and prefect of Bamingui fled the city. His residence was occupied by FPRC.[1] On 8 March six alleged members of FPRC were murdered by RPRC. Number of refugees reached 3,000. On 9 March around 100 members of MLCJ arrived from Vakaga to reinforce RPRC positions.[4][5] On 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.[6]
On 18 March it was reported that FPRC controlled Ndélé while RPRC controlled surrounding villages.[7] On 25 March RPRC attacked Gozbéda village 7 km from Ndélé destroying homes. FPRC reinforcement clashed with them leading to three FPRC and seven RPRC fighters being killed.[8] On 28 March more than 60 fighters reinforced RPRC positions. Day later fighting has reached outskirts of Ndélé.[9] On 30 March armed FPRC fighters forced refugees to leave IDP camp.[10]
On 1 April 2020 clashes erupted between Goula and Rounga factions of FPRC in Bornou neighborhood of N'Délé. Soldiers demanded resignation of FPRC chief, Moctar Adam.[11] On 6 April fighting resumed with blasts being heard in the city. RPRC coalition attacked N'Délé from four sides.[12] On 15 April UN reported that situation started to improve after FPRC chief returned to city.[13] However, on 29 April RPRC and MLCJ attacked central market in N'Délé killing at least 37 people[14] After attack RPRC withdrew towards Artisanat, Mourouba, Sodeca and Mbatta neighborhoods which were abandoned by civilian population. They established their base in local church and captured two technicals which were later destroyed according to FPRC.[15] On 10 May Rwandan and Portuguese peacekeepers arrived in the city to force RPRC fighters to leave the city.[16] On 12 May clashes between FPRC and RPRC erupted again in a village 2 km from Ndélé after alleged act of robbery by FPRC fighters leading to four fighters and two civilians being killed.[17][18]
Aftermathedit
On 13 May 2020 FACA was deployed in N'Délé in the former base of FPRC for the first time since 2012.[19]
On 19 May MINUSCA arrested nine RPRC fighters in N'Délé including general Azor Kalité while they were trying to escape to Tirigoulou. They were transferred two days later to Bangui. They have been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.[20] On 25 May MINUSCA arrested two RPRC fighters 16 km from N'Délé followed by another two day later including general Amar.[21]
On 27 August pact of non-aggression in Bamingui-Bangoran was signed between Goula and Rounga factions of FPRC.[22][23]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Flash info : combats de Ndélé, le préfet en fuite, sa résidence occupée par les rebelles". 7 March 2020.
^"RCA : Reprise de combat à Ndélé, des milliers des déplacés devant la base de la Minusca". 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.
^"RCA : crise humanitaire à Ndélé, le chef de la délégation du CICR est arrivée dans la ville". 9 March 2020.
^"RCA : panique à Ndélé, une centaine des rebelles du MLCJ sont signalés à 10 km". 10 March 2020.
^. Archived from the original on 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
^"RCA : Ndélé, tentative d'enlèvement du médecin de la ville". 18 March 2020.
^"RCA : des violents combats en cours dans la localité de Ndélé entre le RPRC et le FPRC". 26 March 2020.
^"RCA : Ndélé, les combats s'intensifient à 5 kilomètres". 29 March 2020.
^"RCA : pagaille dans le camp des déplacés à Ndélé, le FPRC accusé de violation de droit humanitaire". 30 March 2020.
^"RCA : violent accrochage entre les différents éléments coalisés du FPRC à Ndélé". 2 April 2020.
^"Flash info : reprise des combats à Ndélé, les Goula du RPRC contre-attaquent". 6 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.
^"RCA : combat de Ndélé, le bilan s'élève à 37 morts, et les RPRC se positionnent dans la ville". 30 April 2020.
^"RCA : Ndélé, arrivée des forces spéciales portugaises et rwandaises de la Minusca". 11 May 2020.
^"CAR: Clashes erupt between rival groups near Ndélé May 12". 14 May 2020.
^"RCA : Ndélé, 6 personnes tuées dans un affrontement intergroupe armé". 13 May 2020.
^"Centrafrique : les soldats FACA de retour à Ndélé". 13 May 2020.
^"RCA : arrivée à Bangui du général Azor Kalité et ses 8 éléments arrêtés par la Minusca à Ndélé". 22 May 2020.
^"RCA : Ndélé, arrestation du célèbre général Amar, un important stratège de la coalition RPRC-MLCJ-PRNC". 27 May 2020.
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^"Ndélé : Goula et Rounga enterrent la hache de guerre". 6 September 2020.
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In 2020 heavy clashes between ex Seleka groups erupted in N Dele in Central African Republic Fighting was largely along ethnic lines between Rounga factions of FPRC and ethnically Goula and Kara rebel groups 2020 N Dele clashesPart of the Central African Republic Civil WarRPRC military vehicle in N Dele 11 March 2020Date2 March 19 May 2020LocationN Dele Central African Republic8 24 33 N 20 39 11 E 8 40917 N 20 65306 E 8 40917 20 65306ResultFPRC victory RPRC coalition withdraws from N Dele Peace agreement signed with splinter faction of FPRCBelligerentsFPRCMLCJRPRC PRNC Goula factions of FPRCMINUSCA Pakistan Portugal from 10 May Rwanda from 10 May FACA from 13 May Commanders and leadersNoureddine AdamAbdoulaye HisseneMoctar AdamDamane ZakariaAzor Kalite Amar Faustin Archange TouaderaStrength100 MLCJ 60 RPRC 50 vehiclesCasualties and lossesDozens killed and injuredDozens killed and injured13 captured1 killedAround 100 people killed 3 000 displaced Map of clashesHistory editOn 2 March 2020 FPRC fighters killed an 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 Dele leading to several people being killed and injured 1 On 5 March both sides received reinforcement from Birao and surrounding villages At 5 am clashes were reported 5 km from N Dele Thousands of refugees mainly from Goula ethnic groups began to gather at MINUSCA base near airport 2 On 7 March 2020 MINUSCA staff member was killed in N Dele during clashes 3 RPRC was forced to withdraw from N Dele and prefect of Bamingui fled the city His residence was occupied by FPRC 1 On 8 March six alleged members of FPRC were murdered by RPRC Number of refugees reached 3 000 On 9 March around 100 members of MLCJ arrived from Vakaga to reinforce RPRC positions 4 5 On 11 March RPRC with support of MLCJ attacked FPRC positions in N Dele seizing half of city and looting and burning central market and FPRC leader residence More than 40 civilians were killed 6 On 18 March it was reported that FPRC controlled Ndele while RPRC controlled surrounding villages 7 On 25 March RPRC attacked Gozbeda village 7 km from Ndele destroying homes FPRC reinforcement clashed with them leading to three FPRC and seven RPRC fighters being killed 8 On 28 March more than 60 fighters reinforced RPRC positions Day later fighting has reached outskirts of Ndele 9 On 30 March armed FPRC fighters forced refugees to leave IDP camp 10 On 1 April 2020 clashes erupted between Goula and Rounga factions of FPRC in Bornou neighborhood of N Dele Soldiers demanded resignation of FPRC chief Moctar Adam 11 On 6 April fighting resumed with blasts being heard in the city RPRC coalition attacked N Dele from four sides 12 On 15 April UN reported that situation started to improve after FPRC chief returned to city 13 However on 29 April RPRC and MLCJ attacked central market in N Dele killing at least 37 people 14 After attack RPRC withdrew towards Artisanat Mourouba Sodeca and Mbatta neighborhoods which were abandoned by civilian population They established their base in local church and captured two technicals which were later destroyed according to FPRC 15 On 10 May Rwandan and Portuguese peacekeepers arrived in the city to force RPRC fighters to leave the city 16 On 12 May clashes between FPRC and RPRC erupted again in a village 2 km from Ndele after alleged act of robbery by FPRC fighters leading to four fighters and two civilians being killed 17 18 Aftermath editOn 13 May 2020 FACA was deployed in N Dele in the former base of FPRC for the first time since 2012 19 On 19 May MINUSCA arrested nine RPRC fighters in N Dele including general Azor Kalite while they were trying to escape to Tirigoulou They were transferred two days later to Bangui They have been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity 20 On 25 May MINUSCA arrested two RPRC fighters 16 km from N Dele followed by another two day later including general Amar 21 On 27 August pact of non aggression in Bamingui Bangoran was signed between Goula and Rounga factions of FPRC 22 23 References edit a b Flash info combats de Ndele le prefet en fuite sa residence occupee par les rebelles 7 March 2020 RCA Reprise de combat a Ndele des milliers des deplaces devant la base de la Minusca 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 RCA crise humanitaire a Ndele le chef de la delegation du CICR est arrivee dans la ville 9 March 2020 RCA panique a Ndele une centaine des rebelles du MLCJ sont signales a 10 km 10 March 2020 Centrafrique 40 civils massacres a Ndele par la coalition Jandjawids soudanais RPRC MLCJ TOUADERA Archived from the original on 2020 10 01 Retrieved 2020 04 27 RCA Ndele tentative d enlevement du medecin de la ville 18 March 2020 RCA des violents combats en cours dans la localite de Ndele entre le RPRC et le FPRC 26 March 2020 RCA Ndele les combats s intensifient a 5 kilometres 29 March 2020 RCA pagaille dans le camp des deplaces a Ndele le FPRC accuse de violation de droit humanitaire 30 March 2020 RCA violent accrochage entre les differents elements coalises du FPRC a Ndele 2 April 2020 Flash info reprise des combats a Ndele les Goula du RPRC contre attaquent 6 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 Ndele April 29 30 April 2020 RCA combat de Ndele le bilan s eleve a 37 morts et les RPRC se positionnent dans la ville 30 April 2020 RCA Ndele arrivee des forces speciales portugaises et rwandaises de la Minusca 11 May 2020 CAR Clashes erupt between rival groups near Ndele May 12 14 May 2020 RCA Ndele 6 personnes tuees dans un affrontement intergroupe arme 13 May 2020 Centrafrique les soldats FACA de retour a Ndele 13 May 2020 RCA arrivee a Bangui du general Azor Kalite et ses 8 elements arretes par la Minusca a Ndele 22 May 2020 RCA Ndele arrestation du celebre general Amar un important stratege de la coalition RPRC MLCJ PRNC 27 May 2020 Centrafrique Pacte de non agression et de bonne cohabitation entre les parties belligerantes dans la Bamingui Bangoran 27 August 2020 Archived from the original on 19 October 2020 Retrieved 15 October 2020 Ndele Goula et Rounga enterrent la hache de guerre 6 September 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2020 N 27Dele clashes amp oldid 1174014277, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
