Battle of Bangui (2013)

The Battle of Bangui occurred in March 2013, during the ongoing Central African Republic Civil War, and resulted in Séléka taking power in the Central African Republic. With the Central African Armed Forces and international soldiers absent, most of the resistance was raised by South African soldiers.

Not to be confused with Battle of Bangui (2021).
Battle of Bangui
Part of Central African Republic Civil War
Date23–24 March 2013
Location
Bangui central African Republic
Result

Séléka victory

  • Séléka took control of Bangui
  • South Africa military withdrawal
  • Michel Djotodia declared himself president
Belligerents
 Central African Republic
 South Africa		 Séléka
Commanders and leaders
François Bozizé  
Col. William Dixon		 Michel Djotodia
Units involved
5 Special Forces Regiment
1 Parachute Battalion
7 Medical Battalion Group		 CPJP
UFDR
Strength
200 soldiers
2,000 soldiers (not present)		 5,000 – 7,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
13 dead and 27 wounded,2 later died in the military hospital in South Africa 500-800 killed, 1000s wounded
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