Anti-balaka

Also known as AntiBalaka

The Anti-balaka is an alliance 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. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation and journalist Andrew Katz have noted that animists also participate in Anti-balaka groups.

Key facts

Militant organization.name: Anti-balaka
Militant organization.image: File:Anti-Balaka militia.jpg
Militant organization.caption: Anti-balaka militia in Gbaguili, a village located 340 km from Bangui
Militant organization.active: 2013–present
Militant organization.leaders: Bernard Bonda (Mokom branch) Igor Lamaka (Ngaïssona branch) Maxime Mokom Dieudonné Ndomaté Levy Yakete Patrice Edouard NgaissonaSee full list
Militant organization.headquarters: Bossangoa (until 2021)N'Djamena, Chad (since 2021)
Militant organization.area: Central African Republic
Militant organization.partof: Coalition of Patriots for Change (since 2020)
Militant organization.opponents: Séléka and splinter groups (until 2020)
Militant organization.battles: Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present) Bossemptélé massacre May 2017 Bangassou clashes 2018 Batangafo clashes Battle of Bakouma (2018–19)

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Terminology
UN Congolese peace-keepers' murder and torture of Anti-balaka
History
2014
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Involvement in illegal trade
List of Anti-balaka leaders
References

Anti-balaka formed in the Central African Republic after the rise to power of Michel Djotodia in 2013. Amnesty International reported in 2015 that some members of anti-balaka groups had forcibly converted Muslims to Christianity. Anti-balaka leaders have also been present at torture sessions of people accused of being witches in public ceremonies, and the Anti-balaka have been accused of extorting money with witchcraft accusations, according to an internal UN report.