2016 escape from Bangui

2016 escape from Bangui
Part of the Central African Republic Civil War and Siege of PK5 district

Vehicles from the convoy seized by MINUSCA near Sibut
Date12 August – mid-September 2016
Location
Central African Republic
Result

Partial ex-Séléka victory

  • At least some figthers managed to reach rebel-controlled territory
Belligerents
ex-Séléka Central African Republic Central African Armed Forces
United Nations MINUSCA
Anti-balaka
Commanders and leaders
Haroun Gaye
Abdoulaye Hissène
Mahamat Tidjani  (POW)  (WIA)		 Unknown
Strength
35 people, seven vehicles
Casualties and losses
Multiple killed, 16 captured, all vehicles and most weapons lost Three peacekeepers injured

On 12 August 2016 35 ex-Séléka fighters escaped besieged PK5 district in Bangui and after travelling more than 600 km[1] and clashing multiple times with security forces some of them managed to reach rebel-controlled towns of Kaga-Bandoro and N'Délé, some were killed and 11 were arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

  1. ^ Distance from Bangui to N'Délé