Bangassou massacre

Bangassou massacre
Part of the Central African Republic Civil War

Funeral service of Cambodian peacekeeper killed by Anti-balaka
Date13 – 15 May 2017
Location
Bangassou, Mbomou, Central African Republic
4°44′N 23°49′E / 4.733°N 23.817°E / 4.733; 23.817
Result MINUSCA victory
Belligerents
MINUSCA Anti-balaka
Commanders and leaders
Kevin Bere Bere
Romaric Mandago
Crépin Wakanam
Patrick Gbiako
Yembeline Mbenguia Alpha
Strength
600–700
Casualties and losses
United Nations 1 killed, 25 injured Unknown
115+ people killed
3,000 people displaced
Bangassou is located in Central African Republic
Bangassou
Bangassou
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Location within Central African Republic

During May 2017, a massacre occurred in the Central African Republic town of Bangassou after Anti-balaka militias launched an attack in the area.