Movement of Central African Liberators for Justice

Movement of Central African Liberators for Justice (MLCJ, French: Le Mouvement des libérateurs centrafricains pour la justice) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic led by Abakor Sabone.[1] The group is a splinter group from the Union of Democratic Forces for Unity and was involved in fighting in the Central African Republic Bush War.

Movement of Central African Liberators for Justice
Le Mouvement des libérateurs centrafricains pour la justice
LeadersToumou Deya Gilbert
Dates of operation2008–
HeadquartersBirao
Active regionsNorthern part of Central African Republic
OpponentsFPRC (sometimes)
  Territories under control of MLCJ

History

On September 2019 they gained control of Birao after battle with FPRC.[2] On 17 February 2020 FPRC fighters tried to recapture Birao by attacking local MINUSCA forces. Their attack was repelled and 12 fighters were killed.[3]

References
  1. http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,,IRIN,,CAF,,4a3b58a10,0.html%5B%5D
  2. "Report of the Secretary-General" (PDF).
  3. Agence France-Presse (February 19, 2020). "CAR says 12 rebels killed in clash with UN troops". Al Jazeera English.


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