Central African Patriotic Movement
Central African Patriotic Movement (MPC, French: Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic based in Kaga-Bandoro which it controls together with FPRC.[1]
| Central African Patriotic Movement | |
|---|---|
| Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique | |
 Flag of Dar El Kuti | |
| Leaders | Mahamat al-Khatim Idriss Ahmed El-Bachar |
| Dates of operation | 2015– |
| Split from | Séléka |
| Headquarters | Kaga-Bandoro |
| Active regions |  Central African Republic:
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| Allies | FPRC |
| Battles and wars | 2018 Batangafo clashes |
Territories under control of MPC
History
MPC was formed in July 2015 by Mahamat Al-Khatim. In October 2016 they were accused in taking part in attack which killed 37 civilians, however Al-Khatim denied these claims.[2] On May 2018 MNLC leader, Ahmat Bahar announced that his group was merging with MPC.
References
- "Splintered Warfare II" (PDF). November 2018.
- "Central African Republic: Deadly Raid on Displaced People". 1 November 2016.
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