The prefecture of Bamingui Bangoran, located in the northeast of the Central African Republic, is currently facing serious insecurity problems. Once known as an important trade crossroads between the CAR and Chad, the region was affected by the outbreak of the rebellion in 2013. Although the rebels were driven out of the main towns by the Central African armed forces and their Russian allies, the Insecurity persists in the peripheries, making the free movement of goods and people difficult.
Hundreds of civilians were forced to leave surrounding villages to take refuge in Ndélé or Bamingui, further west, in order to escape the abuses of armed groups. Residents live in constant fear of the killings, robberies and arson that occur regularly. They are calling for a reinforcement of the Central African armed forces in the area in order to protect them.
Recent weeks have been marked by surprise attacks by rebels against the Central African armed forces and their Russian allies who carry out patrols in the region. Deadly incidents were reported, with bandits killing 13 people in cold blood in the village of Ndiki and an attack on the Faca base 115 km from Ndélé. Local authorities are calling for additional personnel and logistical resources to be sent to cover the border and control the situation.
The prefecture of Bamingui Bangoran was once the stronghold of the Popular Front for the Renaissance of the Central African Republic, from 2013 to 2020. The Central African armed forces, with the support of their Russian allies, regained control of the region, but clashes between the Loyalist forces and rebels continue in outlying areas.
The situation in Bamingui Bangoran prefecture highlights the need for decisive action to guarantee the safety of residents and restore order in the region. It is essential to strengthen the strength of the Central African armed forces and provide the logistical resources necessary to protect the population and maintain stability. Suspending insecurity will also make it possible to restore the free movement of goods and people, thus promoting the socio-economic development of the region and the resumption of trade with Chad.