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
LeadersMahamat al-Khatim
Idriss Ahmed El-Bachar
Dates of operation2015–
Split fromSéléka
HeadquartersKaga-Bandoro
Active regions Central African Republic:
AlliesFPRC
Battles and wars2018 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.

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