Amdafock, a key town in the Central African Republic (CAR), has come under control of mercenary Russian forces, along with ex-rebel groups from the UPC, MPC, and 3R.
Conflict Escalation
The situation in Amdafock has turned increasingly volatile as Russian-backed mercenaries clash with former rebel fighters from various factions, including those from the Union des Forces Armées Centrafricaines (FACA) and the Wagner ‘Black’ forces.
- Ex-rebel groups from the UPC, MPC, and 3R have been deployed to support government forces in a bid to regain control of Amdafock from Russian-backed mercenaries.
- The conflict has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation and the involvement of external actors in the region’s ongoing instability.
Local residents report seeing large numbers of Russian-backed fighters, including those from the Wagner ‘Black’ forces, patrolling the town and its surroundings.
