Anti-balaka
The Anti-balaka is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said to be composed primarily of Christians. However, some church leaders have contested the claimed exclusively Christian character of such groups. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation and journalist Andrew Katz have noted that animists also participate in Anti-balaka groups.
| Anti-balaka | |
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Anti-Balaka militia in Gbaguili, a village located 340 km from Bangui | |
| Leaders | Bernard Bonda (Mokom branch) Igor Lamaka (Ngaïssona branch) Maxime Mokom Dieudonné Ndomaté Levy Yakete † Patrice Edouard Ngaissona See full list |
| Dates of operation | 2013–present |
| Headquarters | Bossangoa (until 2021) N'Djamena, Chad (since 2021) |
| Active regions | Central African Republic |
| Part of | Coalition of Patriots for Change (since 2020) |
| Opponents | Séléka and splinter groups (until 2020) |
| Battles and wars | Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present)
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This militia 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 have forcibly converted Muslims to Christianity. Anti-balaka groups have also kidnapped, burnt, and immured women accused of being witches in public ceremonies.
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