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
Participant in Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present)
Active2008–
LeadersToumou Deya Gilbert
HeadquartersBirao
Area of operationsNorthern part of Central African Republic
Opponent(s)FPRC (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

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